Enable the .NET Framework in Windows 8

1. Insert the Windows 8 DVD into your DVD drive and wait for Windows 8 to recognize the disk.

2. Navigate to the Desktop by using the Windows + D key combination.

3. Open Command Prompt as an administrator by right clicking the left lower side corner of your desktop and click on 'Command Prompt (Admin)' from the menu that appears. You can also search for it by using the key combination Win +S and keying in your search command.

4. Run the command Dism /online /enable feature /featurename:NetFx3 /All /Source:F:\sources\sxs, replacing F with the source drive's name.

5. Wait for the installation to complete.

6. Exit the command prompt by clicking the close button on the top right of the command prompt windows, or typing exit in the command prompt.

7. Search for 'Turn Windows Features On Or Off' by bringing up the search charm with Win+S, and searching settings.

8. Check the box marked '.NET Framework' and wait for Windows to apply your settings.

9. Restart your Windows device and enjoy the .NET Framework.