0x800f0906 - this is the cause of the error

The appearance of error 0x800f0906 indicates that there is a problem with Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 on your PC or laptop. To fix the error, there are several possible solutions.

How to fix error 0x800f0906 on a Windows 8 PC

The error message with code 0x800f0906 mainly occurs on computers running Windows 8 as the operating system. If you receive the error 0x800f0906 on your computer, there is generally a problem with the Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5.

1. To prevent the error 0x800f0906 from occurring, you must boot Windows 8 from an installation medium, such as a DVD.
2. To do this, first insert the installation DVD into the computer drive and start the Windows command prompt as administrator.
3. There, enter the command "Dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFx3 /All /Source:<drive>:\sources\sxs /LimitAccess" and replace the placeholder "drive" thereby by the name of your DVD drive.
4. Finally restart your PC.

Error 0x800f0906: These further solutions are available

If the error also occurs after starting the installation DVD, it may be that there is a problem with the Internet connection that prevents the download of Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5. Therefore, try to go to Microsoft's update website and download the update manually. If this does not work, please check your PC's network and firewall settings to see if they are blocking the update.