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Install .NET Framework on Windows Server 2022

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  • 08/30/2022
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.NET Framework 4.8 is included with Server 2022, and runs any .NET Framework 4.x app.

.NET Framework 3.5

Follow the instructions to install .NET Framework 3.5 on Server 2022.

.NET Framework 3.5 supports apps built for .NET Framework 1.0 through 3.5.

See also

  • .NET Downloads
  • Troubleshoot blocked .NET Framework installations and uninstallations
  • Install .NET Framework for developers
  • Determine which .NET Framework versions are installed

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.NET Framework 3 is still available, but it is not present on the sources of the installed OS. For standard Windows 10, it is download upon request by Windows. On Windows Server 2022, you need to get it from the installation iso/DVD.

The install process in Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022 goes like this:

1. In Server Manager, go to Add Roles and Features and click next until you reach the Select Features page.

2. In there, select the .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 (4.8 can be skipped, but recommanded) and enable all the feature and the subfeatures. (For advanced users, some subfeatures can be skipped, if truly unneccesary) It is pretty recommended to check on the features page DirectPlay, (it contains legacy Direct X, from before Windows 10, in a way, it is required by some components of .NET Framework. Also, there is Windows 10 Identity Foundation 3.5, since it is also a part of .NET Framework 3. You will get to a page with several components (I do not remember it what it says exactly, I rarely use it), there you shall a group of options labeled Application Developement. I suggest you check all things in there, since they are all related to .NET Framework. Of course, if you are an advanced user and know exactly what each one does and some are unneccesary, some of those can be skipped. 

3. When you get to Confirm Installation Selection you need to check Specify Alternate Source Path. You need to acces the WS 2022 installation DVD or mounted or unzipped iso installation USB drive and go to the Sources and then Sxs in Sources. Get the adress in Windows Explorer and add it to Specify Alternate Source Path. This is the most important step.

4. Click install and wait for the installation to finish. A reboot may be required. That is suppose to be it. 

What is .NET framework

.NET framework is set of program libraries, designed and supported by Microsoft Corporation. Too much software products for Windows platform are needs this framework. Moreover, some built-in Windows programs uses .NET framework to render these windows.

Where .NET could be installed

As this product was developed by Microsoft company, it can be installed on the computer working under any Operation System developed by this company. So, to install you need computer under Microsoft Windows Server OS with privileged account.

Installation procedure

Microsoft .NET Framework installation is very user-friendly. Process description:

  • Login to your server as administrative user, open Server Manager dashboard;

How to install .net 3.5 on Server 2022

  • Run the adding role wizard, first screen could be skipped with no pain. Set skipping by default if you want;

How to install .net 3.5 on Server 2022

  • Choose install type and destination server (this server is already set by default);

How to install .net 3.5 on Server 2022

How to install .net 3.5 on Server 2022

  • Skip "Roles" tab, your aim is "Features". Set the ticks .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8, then click to the Next button;

How to install .net 3.5 on Server 2022

  • Click to Install button to confirm changes and wait a little

How to install .net 3.5 on Server 2022

Alternative installation method

Other way to install .NET Framework is command line interface. Just open PowerShell as privileged user and run this command:

DISM /online /Enable-Feature /all /FeatureName:"<framework_version>"

How to install .net 3.5 on Server 2022

How to install .net 3.5 on Server 2022

Conclusion

Now you know what is .NET Framework, where it is used in general and how to install it on Windows Server platform.

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How do I enable .NET 3.5 on Windows Server?

On the Select installation type screen, select Role-based or feature-based installation. Select the target server. On the Select features screen, check the box next to . Net Framework 3.5 Features.

How do I install .NET Framework 3.5 on Server Manager?

NET 3.5 using the following procedure:.
After opening Server Manager, navigate to Manage > Add Roles and Features..
Click on Installation Type and select Role-based or feature-based installation..
Select the destination server for installation..
Click on Features and select the sub-feature . ... .
Click on Confirmation..

What version of .NET comes with Server 2022?

. NET Framework 4.8 is included with Server 2022, and runs any . NET Framework 4. x app.

Can you install .NET 3.5 if 4.0 is already installed?

Yes. You can install and run multiple versions of the . NET Framework on a computer. You can install the versions in any order.