.Net 3.5 issues installing updates

I've run into a plethora of .net update 3.5.1 installation issues. Here's what I've done to resolve it.  My example was for x32 not x64 but I suspect the process is the same

1.  Download Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 http://download.microsoft.com/download/2/0/E/20E90413-712F-438C-988E-FDAA79A8AC3D/dotnetfx35.exe

2.  Re-install by running a repair

3.  Install the following updates in order:

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update for .NET versions 2.0 through 3.5 (KB951847) x86

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 Service Pack 2 Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB976570)

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB982168)

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP x86 (KB982524)