How to install .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0) on Windows 10

September 02, 2026 16:45 Updated

How to install .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0) on Windows 10.

Solution

Follow these steps to install .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0) on Windows 10.
1. Locate [Programs and Features], as shown below.

2. Click [Turn Windows features on or off].

3. Select [.NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0)].

4. Windows will search for the required files. Please wait.

5. Click [Download files from Windows Update].

6. Windows will download the required files. Please wait.

7. The installation is complete. Click the [Close] button.

8. Verify that [.NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0)] is selected. If it is selected, click the [OK] button.

9. The installation of .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0) is complete.