Windows 8 Software Installation issues

I'm trying to use XNA Game Studio Device Center, but it says that it needs .NET Framework 3.5 installed to work. Problem is, the d*mnable thing won't install! It keeps giving an error claiming it can't connect to the internet to download the files. It does the same thing when I try to activate .NET Framework 3.5 through Control Panel -> Programs -> Turn Windows Features On or Off. What could the problem be? This is getting on my bl**dy nerves now!

Attached are a few captures of what it typically says. Also attached is my Windows version, which says "Debug" at the end. Would that have anything to do with it?

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The Cannon

I'd recommend either contacting Microsoft or installing the superior Windows 7.

N4G Adventure Part 1 - screw it

Did you legally acquire a retail version of Windows 8?

Be honest now.

Satanas


Did you legally acquire a retail version of Windows 8?

Be honest now.

I'm yet to know someone who bought Windows legally.

N4G Adventure Part 1 - screw it

Kon

Satanas


Did you legally acquire a retail version of Windows 8?

Be honest now.

I'm yet to know someone who bought Windows legally.

If you go to any university, you usually get it for free and legally. That is how I've acquired both Windows 7 and 8.


You can try
http://msdn.microsoft.com.../library/hh506443.aspx

Troubleshooting, bullet 3


Also take a look at http://wall.jaysonragasa....k-35-in-Windows-8.aspx

Kon

Satanas


Did you legally acquire a retail version of Windows 8?

Be honest now.

I'm yet to know someone who bought Windows legally.

I did. 

B Man

Kon

Satanas
Did you legally acquire a retail version of Windows 8? 

Be honest now.

I'm yet to know someone who bought Windows legally.

I did. 

Same.  Cost me only $14, though.

Kon

Satanas


Did you legally acquire a retail version of Windows 8?

Be honest now.

I'm yet to know someone who bought Windows legally.

You're from Brasil...

 

Yeah i am.

N4G Adventure Part 1 - screw it

Its windows 8. Thats the problem.

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AuToFiRE


Its windows 8. Thats the problem.

He's not even trolling. Everyone who has had issues with Windows 8, it was because of Windows 8 itself.

Windows 

dirty brasilians

All work and no play.. makes odion go something something

ZombieNinjaPanda

AuToFiRE


Its windows 8. Thats the problem.

He's not even trolling. Everyone who has had issues with Windows 8, it was because of Windows 8 itself.

Are you suggesting that hardware never fails, and that users are incapable of making user errors? I don't tend to think so highly of people, or component quality myself.


Windows 8 has given me no issues and it's an incredibly good operating system. Metro takes some getting used to, but the under-the-hood changes are what really counts.

Satanas

ZombieNinjaPanda

AuToFiRE


Its windows 8. Thats the problem.

He's not even trolling. Everyone who has had issues with Windows 8, it was because of Windows 8 itself.

Are you suggesting that hardware never fails, and that users are incapable of making user errors? I don't tend to think so highly of people, or component quality myself.


Windows 8 has given me no issues and it's an incredibly good operating system. Metro takes some getting used too, but the under-the-hood changes are what really counts.

Or that several thousand well paid employees want to stay employed..

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Alternatively you can install Linux. I mean, you won't be able to run XNA but hey - you get access to all 42 games on Steam. That is how many games are on Steam...right?

Satanas


Alternatively you can install Linux. I mean, you won't be able to run XNA but hey - you get access to all 42 games on Steam. That is how many games are on Steam...right?

When steambox is released, they will all be playable on Linux. its the beginning of the end for windows. Devs are jumping the windows train and heading on over to TuxTown.

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AuToFiRE


When steambox is released, they will all be playable on Linux. its the beginning of the end for windows. Devs are jumping the windows train and heading on over to TuxTown.

That is the farthest stretch of thought I have ever seen in my life.

Anyway, none of you have actually helped the guy with his problem which I suppose is the cool thing to do when you hate Windows so much

The article I linked should solve the issue TC. Let us know.

The best bet for him is to install W7 and wait for the bugs to be sorted out in W8. That is literally all he can do.

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AuToFiRE


The best bet for him is to install W7 and wait for the bugs to be sorted out in W8. That is literally all he can do.

That is not literally all he can do, that's just what you think he should do. That's a much greater hassle than simply doing an offline install for 3.5.


My advice is to not take Windows-specific advice from those who condemn Windows, it would be like me asking the frontpagers which Xbox 360 game to get next and expecting some valid answers