Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 offline installer for Windows – Microsoft Support

Introduction

About the .NET Framework 4.8

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. 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, you can see following packages or updates installed as per operating system:

  • In Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Update for Microsoft.NET Framework 4.8 (KB4503548) is displayed as an installed product under Programs and Features in Control Panel.

  • In Windows Server 2012, Update for Microsoft Windows (KB4486081) is displayed under Installed Updates in Control Panel. In Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2, Update for Microsoft Windows (KB4486105) is displayed under Installed Updates in Control Panel.

  • In Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2, Update for Microsoft Windows (KB4486105) is displayed under Installed Updates in Control Panel.

  • In Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Version 1607), Windows 10 Creators Update (Version 1703) and Windows Server 2016, it’s listed as Update for Microsoft Windows (KB4486129) under Installed Updates in Control Panel.

  • In Windows 10 Falls Creator’s Update Version 1709, Windows 10 April 2018 Update (Version 1803), Windows 10 October 2018 Update (Version 1809) and Windows Server 2019, it’s listed as Update for Microsoft Windows (KB4486153) under Installed Updates in Control Panel.

Download information

The following files are available for download from the .NET Download site:

Download the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 offline installer package now.

For Windows RT 8.1:

Download the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 package now.

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