Download and install the latest update for the .NET Framework 4, 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. This package is compatible with Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, 10 and Server versions.

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 is a highly compatible and in-place update to .NET Framework 4.7, 4.7.1 and 4.7.2. However, it can run side-by-side with .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and earlier versions of .NET Framework.

The August 26, 2025 update for Windows 11, version 22H2 and Windows 11, version 23H2 includes security and cumulative reliability improvements in .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1.

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.1 is a highly compatible and in-place update to .NET Framework 4.8. It includes native support for the Arm64 architecture (Windows 11+), accessibility improvements as well as other improvements.

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 is a highly compatible, in-place update to .NET Framework 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.7, and 4.7.1. The offline package can be used in situations in which the web installer cannot be used because of a lack of Internet connectivity.

The October 28, 2025 update for Windows 11, version 25H2 includes security and cumulative reliability improvements in .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1. We recommend that you apply this update as part of your regular maintenance routines.

This article describes the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1 offline installer for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Windows 10 Creators Update, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2016.

The .NET Framework 4.7 is a highly compatible and in-place update to the .NET Framework 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, and 4.6.2. The web installer is a small package that automatically determines and downloads only the components that apply to a particular platform.

July 8, 2025-KB5062159 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8 and 4.8.1 for Windows Server 2022

Applies To Release Date: July 8, 2025 Version: .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8 and 4.8.1 IMPORTANT This update is included in the Cumulative Update that's dated July 8, 2025. Parts of this update were previously released in the Cumulative Update that's dated April 22, 2025.