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If you’ve accidentally removed the .NET Framework feature from your Windows Server 2022 and need to reinstall it, follow these steps to get it back up and running.
Step 1: Download the Installation Media
- Visit the Microsoft Evaluation Center to download the Windows Server 2022 installation media or the Features on Demand (FoD) ISO.
- Once downloaded, mount the ISO to a drive, for example,
D:
.
Step 2: Install .NET Framework Using DISM
- Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
- Run the following command to install the .NET Framework feature:
DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:NetFx3 /All /LimitAccess /Source:D:\sources\sxs
Step 3: Verify Installation
- After the installation completes, verify that the .NET Framework feature is installed by running:
DISM /Online /Get-Features /Format:Table | find "NetFx3"
Step 4: Install .NET Framework 4.0 (If Required)
If you encounter an error stating that you need .NET Framework v4.0.30319, follow these steps:
- Download the .NET Framework 4.0 Standalone Installer from the Microsoft Download Center.
- Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Alternatively, you can use the DISM command if you have the Windows Server installation media:
- Mount the ISO to a drive, for example,
D:
. - Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges and run the following command:
DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:NetFx4 /All /LimitAccess /Source:D:\sources\sxs
Additional Resources
For more detailed instructions, refer to the Microsoft documentation.
Additionally, there is a KB article for the cumulative update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 on Windows Server 2022: KB5049617.
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How to Reinstall .NET Framework on Windows Server 2022