Can't install .net framework 3.5 on Windows 8 (Surface Pro) error 0x800f0906, no installation media available

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I get the same error as in this question: Error 0x800F0906 while installing .Net 3.5 on Windows 8

However the Surface Pro didn't come with installation media so I can't follow the offline installation as advised in the answer to that question.

Also not sure why this doesn't work, I can access the internet fine, can install updates OK, and can access www.update.microsoft.com.

windows-8
installation
.net-framework
microsoft-surface
asked on Super User Jul 6, 2013 by Simon D • edited Mar 20, 2017 by Community

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Download the 64Bit Windows 8 Enterprise Trial, mount this ISO and run the DISM command

Dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFx3 /All /Source:x:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess
answered on Super User Jul 6, 2013 by magicandre1981 • edited Mar 12, 2016 by magicandre1981
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You can also uninstall the security updates KB2966826 and KB2966828 and then install framework from the control panel/ program and features/ turn windows features on

answered on Super User Jun 25, 2015 by dori4n
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May be the 0x800f0906 error is due to the updates that have not been made for your computer syste. Just go to the settings>update and security> Windows Update > Check for Update and now restart your computer.

answered on Super User Mar 25, 2017 by Mahermobeen

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