
Download Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Offline Installer from this page for both Windows 64bits and 32bits. Although this release has reached the end of life, meaning it is no longer supported, for those using older Windows systems like Windows 7, this framework is at times required when installing certain software.
.NET Framework
Microsoft .NET Framework is a full-packed package for developers and users who require it to install and launch Microsoft applications which require Microsoft .NET Framework. It contains all required libraries, classes, templates and code stuff that is mainly aimed at Microsoft app developers.
. NET Framework is part of the. NET platform, a collection of technologies for building apps for Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and more.
Microsoft .NET Framework help users save time by using a pre-made framework rather than reinventing the wheel from the scratch. This package comes with Framework Class Library, Runtime files such as Common Language Runtime and ASP.NET as well.
Windows 7 often needs to install the dot NET framework when you try to install some software which is developed using this framework, like Voralent Antelope. You should try to install the latest version of the .NET framework. Windows 10 often updates to make sure all components remain up to date. That is why you might not need to install this framework manually.
Is Java or .NET better?
Java fetches most syntax from C and C++. Since it is a platform-independent language, you can run Java on various platforms. Net works on a common language infrastructure, supports arrays, type checking, checks variables and garbage collection. Hence, it provides durability, productivity and robustness
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Download Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Offline Installer

Here is single-click direct download links to download .NET Framework 4.0 Offline Installer from Microsoft official servers.
System Requirements
Supported Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Vista Service Pack 1, Windows XP Service Pack 3
- Windows XP SP3
- Windows Server 2003 SP2
- Windows Vista SP1 or later
- Windows Server 2008 (not supported on Server Core Role)
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2008 R2 (not supported on Server Core Role)
- Windows 7 SP1
- Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Server Installation Requirements
If you have to perform a server installation, your computer must have the following software in addition to the basic requirements:
Internet Information Services (IIS) version 6.0 or later. To access the features of ASP.NET, IIS with the latest security updates must be installed before the .NET Framework is installed. ASP.NET is supported only on Windows XP Professional, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2.
•(Recommended) Microsoft Data Access Components 2.8 or later