for better security. However, if you must use 4.5, you can find the specific versions below: .NET Framework 4.5.1 Developer Pack .NET Framework 4.5.2 Developer Pack Official .NET 4.5 Runtime (If you only need to run apps, not build them). System Requirements

After completion, a system restart is highly recommended to ensure environment variables and assembly caches are refreshed.

Troubleshooting

As of 2024–2026, Microsoft recommends using newer versions like .NET Framework 4.8, which supports 4.5 as a targeting pack. However, legacy systems and build pipelines still require the original 4.5 Developer Pack.