INSTALL .NET FRAMEWORK 3.5 ON WINDOWS 8

        

           The arrival of Windows 8 has really bought in a lot of new features and at the same time, forgot to implement the old ones which presented difficulty to many users of the cyber world. One among the many major problem users would face is the omission of .Net framework 3.5 and older versions from the OS. That doesn't mean, of course, you can simply install the programs that needs .Net even if it is not present. The thing is -- If you want .Net Framework 3.0, you gotta install it seperately when the need comes and yes, it must be done online. So, if you already tried to install a program and are getting the error relating .Net Framework, then this is your problem.

Even if you have the installation package somewhere, it most probably wouldn't work and that means you are forced to do it online. We are not talking about a small add-on here as the package costs more than 100 MBs, a problematic problem to many people who doesn't have an internet connection. However, there is still a way to do this without internet connection with the help of the Windows 8 Installation media. In this post, I'll show you how with the help of Windows' Command Prompt and the installation media.

Inside the Windows 8 Installation media, all the necessary installers are present which are not installed during Windows 8 installation and normally, not visible to common folk. That means it includes the .Net Framework package too. However, you can't directly approach and install like you normally do. With the help of Windows' Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool (or DISM tool), we can install this package onto Windows 8 and thus, continue using the programs that requires the older .Net versions.

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1. Run command prompt as Administrator. You can do this by right-clicking on the lower-left corner of the screen and choosing Command Prompt (Admin).

2. Insert the Windows 8 installation media to the computer or if you are having Windows 8 image, mount it using Daemon Tools or extract it to a folder on any drive.

3. Now, copy-paste the code given below onto the command prompt:

dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFx3 /all /source:<w8_setup_drive>\sources\sxs

4. Change the highlighted part of the code to the path of Windows 8 installation directory or drive. i.e, DRIVELETTER:\DIRECTORY\sources\sxs Omit the directory part if you inserted or mounted the installation media and just give the driveletter: at the highlighted region. (If you still don't get it, see the attached image for a sample run of the code).

5. The DISM Tool will start and it will take a few while to install. Don't remove the installation media before completion. Once that's done, reboot the system. That's it! Now, you can install programs based on .Net Framework 3.5 and older versions on your Windows 8 device.

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SOLUTION APPLICATIONS NOT WORKING IN WINDOWS 8

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               Hello friends As we all are know that Windows 8 is new operating operating System.And all application of Windows 7 is not Working on Windows 8.But Don't worry If Any Application of Windows 7 is not Supported in Windows 8 then try the following things and you got Success in 80% Applications.

1: Create a virtual machine

I will go ahead and get the last resort step out of the way up front. Windows 8 includes its own copy of Hyper-V. If you can’t get an application to function in Windows 8, you can enable Hyper-V and create a virtual machine running a legacy version of Windows as a way of running the application.

2: Turn off User Account Control

I haven’t experienced any User Account Control (UAC)-related compatibility problems in Windows 8 yet, but I have run into problems in Windows 7. When I first adopted Windows 7, there was a particular dictation application that would not work until I disabled UAC. I have read posts on the Internet from people who have had similar experiences in Windows 8, where disabling UAC resolved a compatibility issue.

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3: Install .NET Framework 3.5

When you install Windows 8, version 4.5 of the .NET Framework is installed by default. However, older apps often require an earlier version of the .NET Framework. If you receive a .NET Framework-related error, you can go into the Control Panel, click on Programs, and choose the option to turn a Windows feature on or off. Windows will display a list of the various components you can enable or disable. One of the items on the list is .NET Framework 3.5, which also includes .NET 3.0 and 2.0. Installing this component will likely correct the issue that you are experiencing.

4: Check for application patches

One of the first things you should do upon discovering an application compatibility problem is contact the application vendor and find out if it has a Windows 8 patch available. Sometimes, a patch is all you need.

5: Upgrade to the next version

When I made the switch to Windows 8, I discovered that a video-editing application I use on a regular basis would not work with Windows 8. Although I might have been able to resolve the problem using less drastic measures, I ultimately decided to simply upgrade to the newest version of the application. Not only was the latest version certified to work with Windows 8, but it also had some other new features I wanted to try out.

6: Upgrade your hardware drivers

One of the biggest problems I had when I upgraded to Windows 8 was that a program I use every day wouldn’t run. The error message I received indicated that Windows 8 did not support OpenGL. However, OpenGL support is provided by the video driver, not by the operating system. It turned out that my problem was caused by an outdated version of AMD Catalyst. When I upgraded to the latest version, the problem went away and I was able to run the application.

7: Let Windows troubleshoot the problem

Windows 8 includes a utility called the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter that can sometimes automatically resolve compatibility problems. You can run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter by right-clicking on the problematic application and choosing the Troubleshoot Compatibility command from the shortcut menu.

8: Trick the application into thinking it is running on an earlier version of Windows

Some applications are hard-coded to look for a specific version of Windows. In these types of situations, you can configure Windows 8 to lie to the application about what version of Windows you’re running. Start by running the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter (as described above). When you get to the What Problems Do You Notice screen, choose the option for programs that worked in an earlier version of Windows. After clicking Next, you will have the option of telling the utility which version of Windows the application worked in.

9: Provide the application with extra permissions

Some legacy applications (especially those written for Windows XP) fail to run due to inadequate permissions. Once again, the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter can help. When you get to the What Problems Do You Notice screen, choose the option related to the program requiring additional permissions. As an alternative, you could try right-clicking on the application and choosing the Run As Administrator option (assuming that you have administrative permissions).

10: Check the Compatibility Center

One last thing you can do is check the Compatibility Center for information about the application. The Compatibility Center is a Web site Microsoft uses to provide application compatibility information for Windows 7 and 8. In some instances, it provides a link to detailed instructions on what you must do to make an otherwise-incompatible application work with Windows 8.

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WINDOWS 8 FEATURES

         

                   Hello friends Here in this article i will tell you why windows 8 is better then windows 7?And How it provides best graphical user interface?
Where’s the Start button?
With most versions of windows, the Start button, located in the bottom left of the screen, was how you launched all your programs and found the majority of your files. Windows 8 doesn’t have a physical start button, rather the new tile interface is the start menu. Now you just swipe to the tile/program, and click it to open.
For small businesses looking to introduce mobile apps targeted at tablet or other large touchscreen users, or integrate tablet devices into the office, Windows 8 makes sense. For most other companies, the adoption and learning curve may take time to get used to. Most users we talked to agree, but note that once they get used to it, it’s great.
Windows 8 changes the desktop
The biggest change Windows 8 brings is the change to the desktop layout. Windows 8 defaults to a new touch-oriented layout that uses tiles similar to the ones found on their Windows Mobile operating systems. This change is an indication that Microsoft is going to be throwing considerable weight into the post-pc era, where devices like tablets and touchscreens work beside or replace conventional PCs.
This change from a file and folder oriented desktop to a tile oriented one could intimidate users who are unfamiliar with a mobile OS, or are less than comfortable with computers. It’s not like a user comfortable with XP or Windows 7 will be completely lost, as all of the existing programs that were icons on your desktop are now tiles with the icon clearly visible.
For those who are really uncomfortable with the new interface, pressing the Desktop tile will take you to the more traditional desktop Windows users might be more comfortable with. The best way to think of the desktop interface is Windows 7 with a mobile-ish overlay. Windows has noted that most Windows 7 programs will work just fine on Windows 8, however custom made programs may have issues and need to be upgraded to support the new layout. If you use custom made software, it is a good idea to contact the vendor/developer before upgrading.

Any new useful features?
There are a number of new features that many businesses will benefit from with adoption. Windows 8 focuses on collaboration and mobility more than almost any other OS. On the control side, administrators have a program called AppLocker which enables adminstrators to easily control employee’s access to files and programs, while pushing out updates to all computers at once.
Another interesting feature is that Windows 8 supports profile syncing through the cloud and USB sticks. Employees can sit down at any workstation, sync their profile and have access to their own system’s layout quickly and easily. Alternatively, they can use USB sticks to save their Windows session and have access to it when they plug in the USB. This makes the OS a lot more mobile.
While there are features of Windows 8 that businesses will utilize, it’s the programs that will define the success of this OS. Many businesses still use Microsoft XP and Microsoft has essentially stopped support for it. You’ll come across some issues when upgrading Microsoft programs. For example, if you use XP in the office and want to upgrade to Office 2013, you’ll have to upgrade to either Windows 7 or 8 (Microsoft would prefer it if you picked Windows 8).
This decision will force all vendors and software developers to either write two programs, one that supports XP, and the other that supports Windows 7 and 8. Most developers will likely just chose to drop support of XP. Essentially, this will force businesses to upgrade if they want support.
What about RT?
With the release of Windows 8, Microsoft also released a tablet oriented OS that’s based on Windows 8, Windows RT. The only difference is RT doesn’t run Windows desktop programs, rather it’s configured to run RT specific or cloud versions of programs. This could hamper collaboration between devices that run the two different systems. In other words, if you’re looking to upgrade, ensure the systems you choose are compatible. There will be a flood of Windows 8 tablets – tablets using Windows 8, not RT – and ultrabooks in the next few months.

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