Before you install this update, check out the prerequisites section. The Windows 10 Universal CRT is a Windows operating system component that enables CRT functionality on the Windows operating system. This update allows Windows desktop applications that depend on the Windows 10 Universal CRT release to run on earlier Windows operating systems.

Reset this PC how to reset your PC. If you can’t install, uninstall, or update a desktop program in Windows 10, the Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter can automatically fix common issues such as corrupted registry keys or incomplete uninstall data.

Below is a summary of the key issues that this update addresses when you install this KB. If there are new features, it lists them as well. The bold text within the brackets indicates the item or area of the change we are documenting.

Download the drivers for the desired device from the device manufacturer's site. Make sure to download the correct drivers that match the version and architecture of Windows. Once downloaded, if necessary, uncompress the downloaded drivers. Make a note of where the drivers are located on the Windows device.

Use the following methods to identify any Windows Installer issues that may be causing problems when you install, uninstall, or update programs. Click Start , type cmd in the Search box or click Run then type cmd in the dialog (Windows XP or Windows Server 2003), and then press Enter to open a Command Prompt window.

Microsoft combines the latest servicing stack update (SSU) for your operating system with the latest cumulative update (LCU). For general information about SSUs, see Servicing stack updates. Install this update. To install this update, use one of the following Windows and Microsoft release channels.

Installing the latest printer driver can help fix printing issues, improve performance, and add new features. Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the latest printer driver for a printer. The recommended method to download, install, and update printer drivers is using Windows Update.

Download the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 offline installer package now. The hotfix has been superseded with the latest updates of .NET Framework, which contain all fixes that were previously included in the hotfix. It is recommended to install the latest updates of .NET Framework.

Fixes an issue in which applications that use the MFC library of Visual C++ 2013 may behave incorrectly when the operating system is in high-DPI mode.

We recommend that you use the web installer instead of the offline installer for optimal efficiency and bandwidth requirements. In Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, the Microsoft.NET Framework 4.7.1 is listed as an installed product under the Programs and Features item in Control Panel.