.net Framework V 4.6.2 -

using System; using System.Net; using System.Runtime.InteropServices;

Microsoft worked hard to ensure .NET Framework 4.6.2 was highly backward compatible. It became the "go-to" version for IT departments deploying Windows images because it supported the widest range of legacy and contemporary applications. .net framework v 4.6.2

This made enterprise software deployment via ClickOnce more secure and future-proof. using System; using System

Released in 2016, this version was designed as a highly compatible, in-place update to previous versions (4.0 through 4.6.1). Its primary purpose is to provide the libraries and runtime environment needed to execute desktop apps, web services, and server-side software on Windows. Key Features and Technical Upgrades Released in 2016, this version was designed as

Microsoft has scheduled the end of life for .NET Framework 4.6.2 on January 12, 2027 .

| Operating System | Supported? | Notes | |----------------|------------|-------| | Windows 10 (all versions up to 1607) | Yes | Pre-installed in later updates; available as standalone update | | Windows 8.1 | Yes | Requires KB update | | Windows 7 SP1 | Yes | Requires ESU or extended support (ended Jan 2020) | | Windows Server 2016 | Yes | Included in-box | | Windows Server 2012 R2 | Yes | Requires KB update | | Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 | Limited | Requires specific patches; not recommended for new installs | | Windows Vista / XP | No | Not supported |