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Installing .NET 3.5 and MultiCharts on Windows Server 2022

This step-by-step guide will help you set up both .NET Framework 3.5 and the MultiCharts trading platform on a Windows Server 2022 VPS.

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Step 1: Mount the Windows Server 2022 ISO

.NET 3.5 requires source files from the official Windows Server ISO.

  1. Download the ISO from Microsoft’s official website.

  2. Right-click the ISO and select Mount.

  3. Note the virtual drive letter (e.g., D:).


Step 2: Modify Registry to Set Installation Source Path

  1. Press Windows Key + R, type regedit, and press Enter.

  2. Navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Servicing

Create or edit a key called LocalSourcePath and set the value to:

D:\sources\sxs

(Replace D: with the correct drive letter of your mounted ISO)


Step 3: Configure Group Policy

Press Windows Key + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.

Go to:

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System
  1. Double-click Specify settings for optional component installation and component repair.

  2. Set it to Enabled, and enter the same source path: D:\sources\sxs.


Step 4: Restart the Server

Reboot the server to apply the changes made in the registry and group policy editor.


Step 5: Install .NET Framework 3.5

Once restarted:

  1. Open Server Manager.

  2. Go to Manage > Add Roles and Features.

  3. Select .NET Framework 3.5 Features and proceed through the wizard to install.

  4. If prompted, point to the source path again: D:\sources\sxs.


Step 6: Download and Install MultiCharts

  1. Go to the official MultiCharts website:

  2. Download the latest version of the MultiCharts installer.

  3. Run the installer:

    • Accept the license agreement.

    • Use the default installation location (recommended).

    • Proceed through the wizard and install all required components.


Step 7: Activate and Verify MultiCharts

  1. Launch MultiCharts.

  2. When prompted, enter your activation key.

  3. Load a sample workspace to ensure the software is functioning correctly.


That’s it! You’re now set up to run MultiCharts on your Windows Server 2022 VPS with .NET 3.5 support. You’re now ready to use MultiCharts on Windows Server 2022.


🤝 Need Assistance?

If any part of the setup feels unclear, our team is happy to help. If you’d like us to verify your environment from our side, feel free to open a support ticket and get connected with the team: https://www.quantvps.com

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