Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 is a highly compatible, in-place update to Microsoft .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 web installer is a small package that automatically determines and downloads only the components that apply to a particular platform.

This article describes the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 web installer for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1), Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Version 1607), Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2.

This article describes the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1 web installer for Windows 7 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.

Wherever possible, Microsoft recommends you use the Web Installer instead of the Offline Package for optimal efficiency and bandwidth requirements. The offline package can be used in situations where the web installer cannot be used because of a lack of Internet connectivity.

The web installer is a small package (around 1 Megabyte) that automatically determines and downloads only the components applicable for a particular platform. The web installer also installs the language pack that matches the language of the user’s operating system. The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

This article describes the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 web installer for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (Version 1507), Windows 10 November Update (Version 1511), Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2.

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.

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When you install, uninstall, or update a program on a Windows-based computer, you may receive one of the following error messages. The Windows Installer Service could not be accessed. Windows Installer Service couldn't be started. Could not start the Windows Installer service on Local Computer. Error 5: Access is denied.

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)