Unable to update DOT NET Framework 4.7.2 from DOT NET Framework 4.6.2.

Evrard 0 Reputation points
2024-02-01T15:39:50.19+00:00

I am trying to update DOT net framework from DOT NET Framework 4.6.2. to 4.7.2 but I am unable to. I am getting the following error HRESULT 0x800f081e. This is on Windows server 2016. I need to install DOT NET Framework 4.7.2. In order to install SQL 2022. User's image

Developer technologies .NET .NET Runtime
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  1. Olaf Helper 47,436 Reputation points
    2024-02-01T20:16:07.9+00:00

    "..see the log file"

    And which details can you find in the mentioned/linked log file?


  2. Jiachen Li-MSFT 34,221 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2024-02-05T06:13:07.7133333+00:00

    Hi @Evrard ,

    It is recommended that you install .NET Framework 4.7.2 by installing the Windows update.

    Check .NET Framework 4.7.2 is available on Windows Update, WSUS and MU Catalog to find and install the appropriate Windows update.

    Best Regards.

    Jiachen Li


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