Dot Net Framework 4.5 Offline Installer -

Microsoft officially hosts the genuine .NET Framework 4.5 offline installer. Historically, it lived on the Microsoft Download Center under the identifier "NDP452-KB2901907-x86-x64-AllOS-ENU.exe" (for 4.5.2, a compatible update). For the base 4.5 RTM, the direct link (still functional as of 2025) follows this pattern:

Obtain the dotNetFx45_Full_x86_x64.exe file (approx. 48 MB). dot net framework 4.5 offline installer

Eliminates the "download-while-installing" lag associated with web stubs. System Requirements Microsoft officially hosts the genuine