The fourth generation of the .NET Framework platform

.NET Framework (4)

.NET Framework 4.5

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Sometimes latest versions of the software can cause issues when installed on older devices or devices running an older version of the operating system.

Software makers usually fix these issues but it can take them some time. What you can do in the meantime is to download and install an older version of .NET Framework 4.5.


For those interested in downloading the most recent release of .NET Framework (4) or reading our review, simply click here.


All old versions distributed on our website are completely virus-free and available for download at no cost.


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What's new in this version:

- A highly compatible, in-place update to the .NET Framework 4. 
- By using together with the C#, Visual Basic, or F# programming language, you can write Windows apps. 
- Includes significant language and framework enhancements for C#, Visual Basic, and F# (so that you can more easily write asynchronous code), the blending of control flow in synchronous code, a responsive UI, and web app scalability . 
- Adds substantial improvements to other functional areas such as ASP.NET, Managed Extensibility Framework, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, and Windows Identity Foundation. 
- Delivers better performance, reliability, and security.