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5 from Local CAB Files on Windows Server 2
1. Preparing the Environment
1.1 Adjusting Group Policy Settings
1. Open Local Group Policy Editor:
- Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to the Following Path:
- Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System.
3. Configure the Policy:
- Find and double-click on 'Specify settings for optional component installation and component
repair'.
- Set the policy to Enabled.
- Enter the path to your local source files, e.g., C:\sources\sxs.
- Uncheck the option that says 'Download repair content and optional features directly from
Windows Update instead of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)'.
4. Apply the Changes:
- Click Apply, then OK to save the changes.
1.2 Disconnecting from the Internet
To ensure that the system does not attempt to download files from the internet during the
installation, you can disconnect the server from the network temporarily:
1. Physically Disconnect the Network Cable: Unplug the Ethernet cable if possible.
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2. Disable Network Adapter: Alternatively, disable the network adapter:
- Go to Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network Connections.
- Right-click on your network connection and select Disable.
1.3 Modify the Registry Settings
Modifying the registry can help prevent the system from using Windows Update or WSUS during
installation:
1. Open Registry Editor:
- Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to the Registry Key:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU.
3. Modify the 'UseWUServer' Value:
- If the key UseWUServer exists, double-click it.
- Set the value to 0 to disable WSUS temporarily.
- If it doesn't exist, you can skip this step.
4. Close the Registry Editor:
- Exit the Registry Editor after making the changes.
2. Installing .NET Framework 3.5 Using Local CAB Files
2.1 Obtain the Correct CAB Files
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Ensure you have the correct .cab files for .NET Framework 3.5. These files are typically found on
the Windows Server 2019 installation media or downloaded from a trusted source. Copy these .cab
files to the C:\sources\sxs directory on the server.
2.2 Running the Command to Install CAB Files
1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
- Right-click on the Start button and select 'Command Prompt (Admin)' or 'Windows PowerShell
(Admin)' to open an elevated Command Prompt.
2. Run the Installation Command:
- Use the following command to install all .cab files from the C:\sources\sxs directory:
for %f in (C:\sources\sxs\*.cab) do dism /online /add-package /packagepath:"%f"
3. Wait for the Process to Complete:
- The installation may take some time depending on the number of packages. Monitor the output
for any errors.
3. Final Steps
1. Re-enable Network Connection:
- If you disabled the network adapter or unplugged the cable, re-enable the network connection or
plug the cable back in.
2. Verify Installation:
- You can verify that .NET Framework 3.5 is installed by checking installed features in Server
Manager or running the following command:
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DISM /Online /Get-Features /Format:Table | findstr NetFx3
- Look for Enabled status next to .NET Framework 3.5.
3. Revert Any Temporary Changes (if applicable):
- If you modified registry settings or group policy settings, consider reverting them to their original
state to comply with your organization's IT policies.
