Even with the correct CAB file, you may hit snags. Here’s how to resolve them.
, it almost always means the path in your command is wrong or the ISO version doesn't match your installed Windows build. Double-check that the microsoft-windows-netfx3-ondemand-package.cab actually exists at the location you specified in the Where to find microsoft-windows-netfx3-ondemand-package.cab cab file for .net framework 3.5
Depending on your platform, you will typically use one of the following CAB files found on Windows installation media (usually in the \sources\sxs Spiceworks Community Standard Windows (Desktop/Server): Even with the correct CAB file, you may hit snags
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: Ensure your Windows installation media is mounted or the .cab file is copied to a known location (e.g., C:\cabfiles\ Run Command Prompt as Administrator : Right-click the Start button and select Command Prompt (Admin) Windows Terminal (Admin) Execute the DISM Command : Run the following command, replacing with your actual path:
Once you have the CAB file or the path to it, use the tool via an elevated Command Prompt.
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