Instead of downloading a separate file, you must enable it through the or the command line. How to Enable .NET Framework 2.0 via Server Manager
Since .NET 2.0 and 3.0 are subsets of the .NET 3.5.1 feature in Windows Server 2008 R2, follow these steps to activate them:
: In the left pane, click Features , then select Add Features in the right pane. Instead of downloading a separate file, you must
: Look for .NET Framework 3.5.1 Features in the list.
To download and install on Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) , you do not actually need a standalone installer. This version of the framework is already integrated into the operating system as part of the .NET Framework 3.5.1 feature. To download and install on Windows Server 2008
: Click Next , then Install . Once finished, .NET 2.0 will be active on your system. Quick Activation via Command Line (DISM)
: Open a Command Prompt with administrative privileges and run: DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:NetFx3 . Why You Shouldn't Use Standalone Installers Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 (x64) Once finished,
: Click Start > Administrative Tools > Server Manager .