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package is larger than the web installer and does not include the language packs. You can download and
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Publisher’s description
What is Microsoft .NET Framework Developer Pack?
Microsoft .NET Framework Developer Pack by Microsoft Corporation is proprietary Windows software in the languages & sdks category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and Any CPU Windows. The main installer is 103.5 MB. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.8.1, released on August 9, 2022. The version history goes back to December 15, 2022: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 29,932,567 times. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and Deno.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Large user base
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No update for more than a year
In short: Microsoft .NET Framework Developer Pack is a languages & sdk tool for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and Any CPU PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Microsoft .NET Framework 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:
FD9AE4B63CBC8F7637249C4B29D25281B1F70FBE6D650109DCBF2BDF596CF994· 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 6 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8.1Latest | August 9, 2022 | 103.5 MB | 32-bit EXEARM64 EXE64-bit EXEAny CPU EXE |
| 4.8 | December 6, 2022 | 147.5 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 4.7.2 | December 15, 2022 | 109.6 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 4.7.1 | December 6, 2022 | 94.3 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 4.7 | December 15, 2022 | 86.6 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 4.6.2 | December 15, 2022 | 86.9 MB | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Microsoft.DotNet.Framework.DeveloperPack_4 -echoco install dotnetfx -yNDP481-DevPack-ENU.exe /install /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {81EF376F-C9A1-42A3-8997-22A1DE4687F0} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit, Any CPU
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 4.8.1
- Released
- August 9, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- December 6, 2022
- Versions listed
- 6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 29,932,567
- Website
- dotnet.microsoft.com
- winget ID
- Microsoft.DotNet.Framework.DeveloperPack_4
- Chocolatey package
- dotnetfx
- MSI product code
- {81ef376f-c9a1-42a3-8997-22a1de4687f0}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft .NET Framework Developer Pack free?
Microsoft .NET Framework Developer Pack is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Microsoft .NET Framework 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 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 Developer Pack be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Microsoft .NET Framework Developer Pack support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit and Any CPU.
Does Microsoft .NET Framework Developer Pack run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Microsoft .NET Framework Developer Pack?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 15, 2022.
What are alternatives to Microsoft .NET Framework Developer Pack?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, Deno, CMake and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
