.NET Framework 3.5 deployment errors and resolution steps

Applies To: Windows 8, Windows 8.1

This topic describes common errors you can encounter when you use Features on Demand to enable or deploy .NET Framework 3.5, and recommended steps to resolve the issues.

Table 1 Features on Demand Error Codes

Error code Name Description Resolution steps

0x800F081F

CBS_E_SOURCE_MISSING

The source files could not be found. Use the Source option to specify the location of the files that are required to restore the feature. For more information about how to specify a source location, see Configure a Windows Repair Source.

Verify that the source specified has the necessary files. The source argument should point to the \sources\sxs folder on the installation media or the Windows folder for a mounted image (for example, c:\mount\windows for an image mounted to c:\mount).

0x800F0906

CBS_E_DOWNLOAD_FAILURE

The source files could not be downloaded. Use the Source option to specify the location of the files that are required to restore the feature. For more information about how to specify a source location, see Configure a Windows Repair Source.

Windows couldn’t connect to the Internet to download necessary files. Make sure that the system is connected to the Internet and click Retry.

Verify that the computer or server has connectivity to Windows Update, and that you are able to browse to https://update.microsoft.com. If WSUS is used to manage updates for this computer, verify that the Group Policy setting Contact Windows Update directly to download repair content instead of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is enabled.

0x800F0907

CBS_E_GROUPPOLICY_DISALLOWED

DISM failed. No operation was performed. For more information, review the log file at %WINDIR%\logs\DISM\dism.log.

Due to network policy settings, Windows couldn't connect to the Internet to download files required to complete the requested changes.

Contact your network administrator for assistance with the Specify settings for optional component installation and component repair Group Policy setting.

See Also

Concepts

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Deployment Considerations