Issue with installing .Net Framework 4.8

Sajan Velamati 0 Reputation points
2023-12-15T12:14:09.7566667+00:00

OS Version = 10.0.17763, SP = 0.0, Platform 2
OS Description = Future OS - x64 Standard Edition

MSI = 5.0.17763.4644
Windows servicing = 10.0.17763.5084

CommandLine = D:\3e7bee7b2b89a328efc15541fba8b1\Setup.exe /x86 /x64 /redist
TimeZone = AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Initial LCID = 3081

Using Simultaneous Download and Install mechanism

Operation: Installing

Package Name = Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 Setup
Package Version = 4.8.04115

User Experience Data Collection Policy: Disabled

Number of applicable items: 6

Exe (D:\3e7bee7b2b89a328efc15541fba8b1\SetupUtility.exe) succeeded.
Exe Log File: [dd_SetupUtility.txt]

Exe (D:\3e7bee7b2b89a328efc15541fba8b1\SetupUtility.exe) succeeded.
Exe Log File: [dd_SetupUtility.txt]

Exe (D:\3e7bee7b2b89a328efc15541fba8b1\x64-Windows10.0-KB4486153-x64.cab) failed with 0x476 - An attempt was made to create more links on a file than the file system supports. .
Exe Log File: [CBS.log]

Final Result: Installation failed with error code: (0x00000476), "An attempt was made to create more links on a file than the file system supports. " (Elapsed time: 0 00:01:22).

Tried running offline installer, .NET Framework Repair Tool, SFC /SCANOW and DKIM RESTORE health etc. none of the options have worked.

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  1. Jiachen Li-MSFT 27,001 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2023-12-18T12:05:44.0433333+00:00

    Hi @Sajan Velamati ,

    Please check if the following steps help.

    1. Disk Cleanup: Run a disk cleanup utility to free up space and remove unnecessary files. Sometimes, having insufficient disk space can cause issues with file operations.
    2. Check File System Integrity: Run the CHKDSK command to check and repair file system integrity issues. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type chkdsk /f /r then press Enter. This command will check for and fix any errors it finds on the disk.
    3. Check Disk Quotas: Ensure that disk quotas are not exceeded. Sometimes, disk quotas can restrict the number of files or links that can be created.
    4. Update Windows: Ensure your Windows OS is up-to-date with the latest updates and patches. An outdated system might have issues that are already addressed in newer updates.
    5. Check Group Policies: Sometimes, Group Policies can interfere with the installation process. Ensure that there are no group policies restricting or conflicting with the installation of .NET Framework updates.

    Best Regards.

    Jiachen Li


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