If you are re-installing Windows XP SP2 frequently (for retro gaming rigs or factory floor PCs), you can slipstream .NET 3.5 SP1 directly into your XP installation CD.
You must have Windows Installer 3.1 or higher installed. Without it, the .NET setup execution file will fail immediately. If you are re-installing Windows XP SP2 frequently
Remember to download the correct files from reputable sources, follow the sequential steps carefully, and reboot whenever prompted. With patience and this guide, you will have your Windows XP SP2 machine running .NET Framework applications in no time. Remember to download the correct files from reputable
Software documentation from the late 2000s occasionally references ".NET 3.1" erroneously. The actual release timeline for this generation of the Microsoft development platform is: The actual release timeline for this generation of
Run the .NET Framework Cleanup Tool (from Aaron Stebner). Remove all versions 3.x and 2.x, reboot, then install 3.5 fresh.