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.

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 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 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.

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.

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 is a highly compatible and in-place update to .NET Framework 4.6.2, 4.7, and 4.7.1. However, it can run side-by-side with .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and earlier versions of .NET Framework.

Download information. The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center: Download the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1 offline installer package now. For Windows RT 8.1: Download the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1 package now.

The Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 is a highly compatible in-place update to the Microsoft .NET Framework 4, the .NET Framework 4.5, the .NET Framework 4.5.1, and the .NET Framework 4.5.2. Wherever possible, Microsoft recommends you use the Web Installer instead of the Offline Package for optimal efficiency and bandwidth requirements.

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.

The Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.1 (Offline Installer) is now available for the .NET Framework 4 and the .NET Framework 4.5. If your computer is not connected to the Internet, you can use the offline installer instead of the web installer to install this update.