.NET Framework 3.5 feature install fails on Windows Server 2012
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While attempting to install .NET Framework 3.5 from Add Roles and Features fails with the error: "The source files could not be found". Attempting to install from the .NET 3.5 Framework install fails pointing you back to Add Roles and Features.
You have two options:
1. From an elevated Command Prompt, run the following:
dism.exe /online /enable-feature /all /featurename:NetFX3 /Source:D:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess
2. From within Add Roles and Features, after you select the feature, down at the bottom, select "Specify an alternate source path", enter the following:
D:\sources\sxs
NOTE: The above assumes the DVD drive is D:, if not, change the path drive letter to reflect the appropriate drive letter.