If you are a developer or a Windows user trying to run a specific application, you’ve likely encountered a prompt requiring the . While Microsoft often pushes these updates through Windows Update, there are many scenarios where you need the offline installer to get the job done without a consistent internet connection.

If you are on Windows 10 (Version 1607 or later) or Windows 11, you likely already have a newer version of .NET (like 4.8). Since .NET 4.x is backward compatible, you don't need to install 4.6.2.

If the installer hangs, check if there are other Windows Updates pending. Finish those first, reboot, and try again. Conclusion

No. Does it work? Yes, flawlessly.