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Microsoft .NET Framework

Powerful utility that developers can use to test apps

5.4

328 Votes

  • Category Necessary Components
  • Program license Free
  • Version 4.8
  • Size 23.51 MB
  • Works under: Windows 98
  • Program available in English
  • Program by Microsoft

Microsoft .NET Framework 2 is a free download and necessary for some Windows programs to function properly.

If you’ve been using Windows over the last few years, chances are you’ve had to install one of the Microsoft .NET frameworks at some point or another. The “framework” is actually a collection of code offered by Microsoft for programmers and developers to use to make their programs work better (or simply work period!) with Microsoft Windows.

The great thing about MSDN Framework is the fact that it supports dozens of languages and helps all kinds of Windows programs to work well with Windows. Without it, programmers would essentially have to reinvent the wheel every time they wanted to create a basic command bar or do one of the thousands of things we take for granted in the programs we use day after day.

Microsoft .NET Framework 2 is an older version of the framework, so chances are if you’re downloading this you’re using a program that is too. Either way, if you’ve received the error message that you need to do a quick install of the MSDN framework to run your program, you'll want to install and then reboot your machine when prompted to.

It's important to note that you may need to reinstall system files like this from time to time. As we install new programs and updates to our computers system files like MSDN can get corrupted and become unusable. When this happens we have to do a “fresh” install of them to get them working again. Having to reinstall system files from time to time is a normal part of owning a PC.

It’s very important to keep in mind that these are system files, so you’ll want to make sure you’re only downloading these from trusted sources. The last thing you want to do is give hackers or other criminals access to your system – only download Microsoft .NET Framework files from trusted sources!

If you’ve received a message on your system that certain files are missing from Microsoft .NET Framework 2, you’ll need to download them again to make sure you’re working. This executable will scan your current system files, install and replace the ones that are needed.

Pros

  • Works as Intended You don’t need to know anything about the MSDN framework to get your files installed; simply run the installer and click through the dialog screens until installation is complete.
  • 100% Free and Easy to Use These files are offered 100% free of charge by Microsoft, regardless of version number. If you’ve been asked to pay for MSDN Framework files, don’t.

Cons

  • Don’t Install If You Don’t Need It It’s important to only install the MSDN versions that you need – installing an earlier or later version than the one needed on your system will not resolve your error.
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