Windows 8 – Fix .NET Framework 3.5 Installation Error 0x800f0906

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However the Surface Pro didn't come with installation media so I can't follow the offline installation as advised in the answer to that question.

Also not sure why this doesn't work, I can access the internet fine, can install updates OK, and can access www.update.microsoft.com.

Download the 64Bit Windows 8 Enterprise Trial, mount this ISO and run the DISM command

Dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFx3 /All /Source:x:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess

If you are using a localized version of Windows the setup automatically tries to download the language pack for your location.

To bypass the automatic download you can specify English as the installation language by using the following command line:

C:\path\to\installer\dotnetfx35.exe /lang:ENU

After the setup is complete you can download and install the language pack for your location manually.

Links:

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (Full Package) (contains English language only)
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Language Pack (use the "Change Language" dropdown on the page to select your language)

Are you sure it's supported, because CodeWeavers states otherwise.

Furthermore, I would suggest you give Wine a try, couldn't hurt. Look here for more info.

Hope this helps.