Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 (Offline Installer) for Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Windows Vista SP2

Applies to: Windows Server 2012 R2 StandardWindows 8.1Windows Server 2012 Standard More

Introduction

The Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 is a highly compatible, in-place update to the .NET Framework 4.5.1, the .NET Framework 4.5, and the .NET Framework 4.

The offline package can be used when the Web Installer cannot be used because of a lack of Internet connectivity. Wherever possible, we recommend that you use the Web Installer instead of the Offline Package for optimal efficiency and bandwidth requirements.

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Download information

The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:
The .NET Framework 4.5.2 (Offline Installer)
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For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
119591 How to obtain Microsoft support files from online services
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What is new in the .NET Framework 4.5.2 ?

The .NET Framework 4.5.2 runs side-by-side with the .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and earlier versions of the .NET Framework. However, the .NET Framework 4.5.2 is an in-place update to the .NET Framework 4.5.1, the .NET Framework 4.5, and the .NET Framework 4.

Command-line switches for this update

For more information about the various command-line options that are supported by this update, go to the "Command-Line options" section on the following MSDN website:

.NET Framework Deployment Guide for Developers

Restart requirement

You may have to restart the computer after you install this update. We recommend that you close all applications that are using the .NET Framework before you install this update.

Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.