Fix Installing .NET Framework 3.5 Failed Error Code 0x800F0954 on Windows 11

Fix Installing .NET Framework 3.5 Failed Error Code 0x800F0954 on Windows 11

While installing .NET Framework 3.5 on the system, many users have reported coming across Error code 0x800F0954. The error message also occurs upon installing different Optional features in Windows 11/10.

Windows couldn’t complete the requested changes.
The changes couldn’t be completed. Please reboot your computer and try again.
Error code: 0x800F0954

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
.net framework 3.5 failed error code 0x800f0954
.net framework 3.5 installation failed with/ error code 0x800f0954
why is net framework 4.8 not installing
unable to install .net framework 3.5 error 0x800f0954
.net framework 3.5 not working

It will be very frustrating if you want to install Windows .NET Framework 3.5 on your computer but you are denied with an error message saying “Windows couldn’t complete requested changes. Error Code 0x800F0954 “. This error code can create problems when you are trying to enable or install any of Windows Optional Features on your Windows 10 device. If you are facing this problem don’t worry. There are fixes available to fix the problem for you. This error happens when the connection between Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and Windows Optional Feature Installer fails or gets terminated. So Windows Update Optional Feature Installer also fails to get the approval of downloading the Windows Optional Feature and it shows the error message. Let’s keep the reasons aside, lets go straight for the fixes.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.