| Source | Reliability | Notes | |--------|-------------|-------| | | High | Requires navigating to old .NET 4.5.2 page | | Microsoft Update Catalog | High | Search "KB2858728" | | WSUS offline export | High | Use WSUS to export redist | | Third-party archives (e.g., majorgeeks) | Medium | Risk of outdated or modified binaries; verify signature |
For Windows 7, Microsoft recommends .NET 4.8 (the last supported version) unless legacy software specifically requires 4.5. .net framework 4.5 offline installer for windows 7