Microsoft-windows-netfx3-ondemand-package.cab -extra (2026)
How to Install .NET Framework 3.5 Offline Using the NetFx3 CAB File
Why is the Microsoft-windows-netfx3-ondemand-package.cab file important?
- Centralized Source: Copy the legitimate CAB to a network share (e.g.,
\\fileserver\win_sources\netfx3\). - Group Policy: Use Group Policy to point Windows to this share for Features on Demand. Navigate to:
Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Specify settings for optional component installation and component repair. Set the alternate source path. - Task Sequence: In SCCM or MDT, run a PowerShell command during OSD:
Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName NetFx3 -Source "\\server\share\sxs" -LimitAccess