[Revised: 11/15/22]: Updated to add additional release channel of Windows Update.

Release Date:August 16, 2022

Version: .NET Framework 3.5

The August 16, 2022 update for Microsoft server operating system version 21H2 and Microsoft server operating system, version 22H2 is an update for .NET Framework 3.5. We recommend that you apply this update as part of your regular maintenance routines. Before you install this update, see the Prerequisites and Restart requirement sections.

Summary

This update for .NET Framework 3.5 for Microsoft server operating system version 21H2 and Microsoft server operating system, version 22H2 addresses a localization issue for some .NET Framework binaries on systems with the Chinese Traditional – CHT language pack. For a complete list of the binaries impacted see File Information.

This update was originally available from only Microsoft Update Catalog from August 16, 2022.  As of November 15, 2022 this update is also available from Windows Update.  For additional details see How to get this update.

Additional information about this update

The following articles contain additional information about this update as it relates to individual product versions.

  • 5015446 Description of the Update for .NET Framework 3.5 for Microsoft server operating system version 21H2 for x64 (KB5015446)

Known issues in this update

Microsoft is not currently aware of any issues in this update.

How to get this update

Install this update

Release Channel

Available

Next Step

Windows Update and Microsoft Update

Yes

None. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update.

Windows Update for Business

No

For more information about Windows Update for Business go to the Windows Update for Business website.

Microsoft Update Catalog

Yes

To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

No

You can import this update into WSUS manually via 5015446. See the Microsoft Update Catalog for instructions.

File information

For a list of the files that are provided in this update, download the file information for this update.

Prerequisites

To apply this update, you must have .NET Framework 3.5 enabled.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this update if any affected files are being used. We recommend that you exit all .NET Framework-based applications before you apply this update.

How to obtain help and support for this update

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