Microsoft KB Archive/929069

= How to manually install the .NET Framework 3.0 on a computer that is running Windows Vista =

Article ID: 929069

Article Last Modified on 5/9/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0

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SUMMARY
The Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 is a component of Windows Vista. You can manually install the .NET Framework 3.0 from one of the following sources:
 * The Microsoft Update Web site
 * The Microsoft Download Center

This article describes how to use the Microsoft Update Web site to manually install the .NET Framework 3.0 on a computer that is running Windows Vista.



MORE INFORMATION
By default, when you install Windows Vista, the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 is also installed. However, in some circumstances, OEMs can license a version of Windows Vista that does not include the .NET Framework 3.0.

To manually install the .NET Framework 3.0 on a Windows Vista-based computer by using the Microsoft Update Web site, follow these steps:
 * 1) Open Control Panel. To do this, click Start, type control panel in the Start Search box, and then click Control Panel in the Programs list. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow.
 * 2) In the Security area, click the Check for updates link.
 * 3) Click the link in the upper-right corner of the Windows Update window.
 * 4) Click to select the .NET Framework 3.0 check box.
 * 5) Click Install.

After you have installed the .NET Framework 3.0, you can use Windows Feature Explorer to turn the .NET Framework 3.0 features on or off.

