Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 Series Developer Pack Setup
Publisher’s description
What is Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 Developer Pack?
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 Developer Pack is a proprietary languages & sdk program for Windows from Microsoft Corporation.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM as EXE (WiX Burn). The main installer is 86.9 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 213,449 times. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 Developer Pack is a languages & sdk tool for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and ARM PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 Developer Pack safe to download?
- The file is served by download.microsoft.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
BAA83D35CF3A63A6FD5DDF4879F07A43137416E2B068DD353B2532BE78AC6ABB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6.2Latest | February 6, 2025 | 86.9 MB | 32-bit EXE (WiX Burn)64-bit EXE (WiX Burn)ARM EXE (WiX Burn)ARM64 EXE (WiX Burn) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.DotNet.Framework.DeveloperPack.4.6 -echoco install netfx-4.6.2-devpack -yNDP462-DevPack-KB3151934-ENU.exe /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {5F01B3C4-9BEC-465D-9C68-BB97D381FFAD} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- Microsoft EULA
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit, ARM
- Installer
- EXE (WiX Burn)
- Version
- 4.6.2
- Released
- February 6, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- February 12, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 213,449
- winget ID
- Microsoft.DotNet.Framework.DeveloperPack.4.6
- Chocolatey package
- netfx-4.6.2-devpack
- MSI product code
- {5F01B3C4-9BEC-465D-9C68-BB97D381FFAD}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 Developer Pack free?
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 Developer Pack is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Microsoft EULA). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 Developer Pack safe to download?
The download comes from download.microsoft.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 Developer Pack with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 Developer Pack be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 Developer Pack run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
What are alternatives to Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 Developer Pack?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
