Introduction
This article describes an update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 Windows Server 2012.
Please note: .NET Framework 4.8 has been refreshed with the latest servicing updates as of January 14th, 2020. Apart from the servicing fixes, there is no change in the .NET Framework 4.8 product from the August 13th, 2019 Windows update. If you have already downloaded and installed the update from August, you do not need to install this update otherwise please install this update to receive the latest product bits.
About Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8
The Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 is a highly compatible and in-place update to the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1 and 4.7.2. However, it can run side by side with the .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and earlier versions of the .NET Framework.
When you install this package, it is listed as Update for Microsoft Windows (KB4486081) under the Installed Updates item in Control Panel.
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 is available on Windows Update and on Windows Server Update Service (WSUS). It will be offered as a recommended update on Windows Update.
Note: A recommended update may be installed automatically on all supported platforms based on your computer settings on Windows Update.
Download information
The following files are available for download:
Download the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 offline installer package now .
For more information about .NET Framework 4.8 offline installer, see .NET Framework 4.8 offline installer for Windows.
For information about how to download Microsoft support files, see How to obtain Microsoft support files from online services.
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Known issues
For the known issues in .NET Framework 4.8 see .NET Framework 4.8 Known Issues.
Command-line switches for this update
For more information about the various command-line options that are supported by this update, see the “Command-Line options” section in .NET Framework Deployment Guide for Developers.
Restart requirement
You may have to restart the computer after you install this update. We recommend that you exit all applications that are using .NET Framework before you install this update.
Supported operating systems
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Windows Server 2012 Standard (x64)
