The .NET Framework 3.5 remains a critical prerequisite for many legacy enterprise applications. However, online installation often fails due to network restrictions, Windows Update issues, or missing source files. This paper evaluates offline installation methods—including deployment via Windows installation media, the dism command-line tool, and WSUS—and discusses common error resolutions.
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