Question : While installing SQL Server 2008 I’m getting the below error Y? How can I rectify.

Description:
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 has encountered a problem during setup.  Setup did not complete correctly.
Problem signature:
Problem Event Name:    VisualStudio8Setup
Problem Signature 01:    35101
Problem Signature 02:    3.5.30729.01_ORCAS_X86_NET
Problem Signature 03:    CBS
Problem Signature 04:    INST
Problem Signature 05:    F
Problem Signature 06:    gencomp750,{61040379-156d-4ece-b126-ea395a3b2
Problem Signature 07:    BASERET_UNKNOWN
Problem Signature 08:    -
Problem Signature 09:    1058
Problem Signature 10:    WUSA
OS Version:    6.0.6001.2.1.0.256.1
Locale ID:    1033
Additional information about the problem:
LCID:    1033
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Solution: .Net 3.5 is required and its mandatory as part of SQL Server 2008 Installation, hence when you start SQL Server 2008 setup it will first install .Net 3.5. Actually when .Net 3.5 installs it will start downloading the CAB file from the installation location (say your SQL setup folder), for this you need to enable windows update service else it will fail. To correct this problem make sure you have not disabled windows update service.

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