Release Date:
January 12, 2021Version:
.NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8This update for Windows 10 includes cumulative reliability improvements in .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8. 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.
This update is included in the Cumulative Update that is dated January 12, 2021. This update was previously released in the Cumulative Update that was dated November 19, 2020.
Quality and reliability improvements
WPF1 |
- Addressed an issue with a FailFast crash arising in apps with two threads that both load application resources. |
Runtime |
- Improved the clean-up process for X509Certificate2 certificates. For more information see KB5001206. |
1 Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
Additional information about this update
The following articles contain additional information about this update as it relates to individual product versions.
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4598499 Description of the Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.7.2 and 4.8 for Windows 10, version 1809 and Windows Server, version 2019 (KB4598499)
How to obtain and install the update
Install this update
This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update.
To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.
File information
For a list of the files that are provided in this update, download the file information for cumulative update.
Prerequisites
To apply this update, you must have .NET Framework 3.5 or 4.8 installed.
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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Help for installing updates: Windows Update FAQ
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Protect yourself online and at home: Windows Security support
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Local support according to your country: International Support