Download .NET Framework 4.6.1
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Runtime
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Download .NET Framework 4.6.1 Runtime
Developer Pack
Do you want to build apps? The developer pack is used by software developers to create applications that run on .NET Framework, typically using Visual Studio.
Advanced downloads
| Download type | Build apps - Dev Pack Tooltip: Do you want to build apps? The developer pack is used by software developers to create applications that run on .NET Framework, typically using Visual Studio. | Run apps - Runtime Tooltip: Do you want to run apps? The runtime includes everything you need to run existing apps/programs built with .NET Framework. |
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| Web installer Tooltip: Downloads all required files, including localized resources, while the installer runs. An Internet connection is required during installation. | N/A | Runtime |
| Offline installer Tooltip: Includes everything needed for an English installation. No Internet connection is required after you have downloaded the installer. | Developer pack | Runtime |
| Language packs Tooltip: Adds translated error messages and other UI text to an existing installation. |
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