As a Windows user, you’ve probably at least once come across the words “.NET Framework.”

Fortunately, installing .NET version 3.5 is fairly easy.

Is .NET Framework 3.5 Installed on Your PC?

Representation of .NET

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All you better do then is go for the box besides .NET Framework 3.5 and pressOKto exit the window.

Fortunately, Microsoft makes it very easy to download a supported version.

And you’ll find .NET 3.5 listed as a supported version, as shown below.

windows features list dotnet 3.5

Once you’ve downloaded the offline installer for your chosen version, you’re ready to begin the installation.

In most cases, your installation should be smooth sailing.

Sometimes, though, the offline installer just doesn’t want to play ball.

dotnet installation using cmd

The only way out is to activate your current copy orget a new Windows 10 license.

.NET Framework works on all Windows operating systems from Windows Vista onwards (i.e.

You should now be able to run all programs that require 3.5.

dotnet versions supported and out of support

You should also verify that you have the most current .NET Framework installed as well, of course.

check dotnet version using cmd

dotnet 3.5 supported windows os