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.

Microsoft .NET Framework update packages that are built for the Windows Update Standalone Installer (Wusa.exe) support the standard command-line switches for Windows update packages. For more information and a list of supported command-line switches, see Description of the Windows Update Standalone Installer in Windows.

The Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 is a highly compatible, in-place update to the Microsoft .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. The offline package can be used in situations in which the web installer cannot be used because of lack of Internet connectivity.

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

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

The .NET Framework Repair Tool provides an option to repair the versions of .NET Framework that are installed on the computer (step 3 of the process in the "Repair Tool options" section). The tool requires the redistributable files of those versions to be available at the time of repair.

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

Press and hold (or right-click) on the program you want to remove and select Uninstall or Uninstall / Change. Then follow the directions on the screen. Need more help? If you can't find an app or program, try the tips in See all your apps in Windows 10 and Program is not listed in add/remove programs after installation.

How to obtain and install the update. This update is available on Microsoft Update for Windows client operating systems and available on WSUS and MU Catalog for Windows Server operating systems. Prerequisites. This update will be offered if you have .NET 6.0 installed on a supported version of Windows. Restart Requirement.

You can also download and install the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.1 through the offline installer and web installer. For more download information, see: Download .NET Framework 4.8.1 | Free official downloads (microsoft.com)