How to Fix Microsoft .NET Framework Error Code 0x80072EE6 in Windows 11
.NET Framework on Windows 11 is a super important component of the operating system that generally runs in the background without any issues. But sometimes it can throw up errors out of the blue including error 0x80072EE6. This is primarily a network-related issue that prevents Windows from installing or updating the .NET Framework and one that can usually be solved fairly easily so work your way through the steps until you solve the issue.
How to Fix Microsoft .NET Framework Error Code 0x80072EE6 in Windows 11
Windows includes .NET Framework by default, but it may not always be enabled. Manually enabling it can resolve functionality issues. Before you start though make sure that your Internet is actually working and that your VPN or proxies aren't blocking anything.
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Open Control Panel and go to Programs > Uninstall a program.
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Click Turn Windows features on or off.
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Check .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0).
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Enable .NET Framework 4.8 Advanced Services, then click the plus icon next to it.
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Ensure ASP.NET 4.8 is also enabled.
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Click OK, then restart your computer.
Reset Windows Update Components
Corrupt Windows Update services can cause issues with downloading and installing .NET Framework updates. Resetting these services is a good place to start if you are having a lot of issues with this problem.
Repair .NET Framework
If the .NET Framework installation is corrupted, Microsoft provides a repair tool to diagnose and fix issues automatically.
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Download the Microsoft .NET Framework Repair Tool from the official Microsoft website
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Run NetFxRepairTool.exe.
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Accept the license terms and click Next.
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Allow Windows to diagnose and repair issues automatically.
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Restart your computer.
Manually Install .NET Framework
If Windows Update fails to install .NET Framework updates, downloading and installing them manually can help.
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Visit the Microsoft .NET Framework download page
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If a specific version is required for an application, download that version.
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Otherwise, install the latest available version.
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Restart your system after installation.
Run System File Checker (SFC) and DISM
Corrupted system files can interfere with .NET Framework installation. Running SFC and DISM can repair these files.
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Type cmd in Windows search.
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Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
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In the Command Prompt, enter the following command and press Enter:
sfc /scannow
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After SFC completes, run these DISM commands one by one
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
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If the last command gives an error, try:
Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:C:\RepairSource\Windows /LimitAccess
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Reboot your computer.
Steps to Reset Windows Update Components
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Open Command Prompt as administrator.
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Run these commands one by one, pressing Enter after each:
net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver
Ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
Ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old
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Restart the services using these commands:
net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver
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Reboot your computer.