Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 releases
The Microsoft .NET Framework is a new managed code programming model for Windows. It combines powerful features with new technologies to build applications that have a visually compelling user experience, seamless communication across technology boundaries, and support for various business processes. The official version of the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 is released today.
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. This package is larger than the web installer and does not include the language packs.We recommend that you use the web installer instead of the offline installer for optimal efficiency and bandwidth requirements.
- When you install this package, the following packages or updates are installed per your operating system:
- In Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, .NET Framework 4.7.2 is listed as an installed product under the Programs and Features item in Control Panel.
- In Windows Server 2012, Update for Microsoft Windows (KB4054542) is listed under the Installed Updates item in Control Panel.
- In Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2, Update for Microsoft Windows (KB4054566) is displayed under the Installed Updates item in Control Panel.
- In Windows 10 Anniversary Update, Windows 10 Creators Update and Windows Server 2016, Update for Microsoft Windows (KB4054590) is listed under the Installed Updates item in Control Panel.
- In Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Update for Microsoft Windows (KB4073120) is listed under the Installed Updates item in Control Panel.
