Cause: You are missing Windows 7 SP1.
Fix: Install Service Pack 1 from the Microsoft website, then retry.
Before running the offline installer on Windows 7 SP1, the following updates are mandatory:
| Update KB | Description | Download source | |-----------|-------------|------------------| | KB3033929 | SHA-2 code signing support | Microsoft Update Catalog | | KB2919355 | Windows 7 SP1 Platform Update | Microsoft Update Catalog | | KB2972216 | Safe OS update (optional but recommended) | Microsoft Update Catalog | Download Net Framework 4.6 2 Offline Installer Windows 7
Failure to install KB3033929 results in error: "The digital signature of this program is not valid" or "This installation package is not supported by this processor type."
You can download the official offline installer directly from the Microsoft servers. This is the safest and most secure way to get the file. Cause: You are missing Windows 7 SP1
File Name: NDP462-KB3151800-x86-x64-AllOS-ENU.exe File Size: Approximately 61.8 MB
** CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD .NET FRAMEWORK 4.6.2 OFFLINE INSTALLER** You can download the official offline installer directly
(If the link above does not work, you can search for KB3151800 on the official Microsoft Download Center).
Once the installation finishes, you will be prompted to Restart Now. Do not delay this restart – many registry changes require a full reboot to activate.
Microsoft hosts the official standalone installer for 4.6.2 on their .NET Download archive. Here is the direct route:
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