Compatibility of .NET Framework 4.6.2 with Windows Server 2008 R2

Carlos Valverde Barrueto 0 Reputation points
2024-04-09T14:38:27.1366667+00:00

Could you help me with the following?

Is .NET Framework 4.6.2 compatible with Windows Server 2008 R2?

I found conflicting information in Microsoft documentation, with one source stating it is compatible and another stating it is not. I tried installing it, but encountered an error. I have attached the error message.

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2024-04-09T14:38:27.14+00:00
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    .NET Framework 4.6.2 is not compatible with Windows Server 2008 R2. The minimum supported operating systems for .NET Framework 4.6.2 are Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, and Windows Server 2012. The error message you encountered is likely due to this incompatibility. You can refer to the following Microsoft documentation for more information on the system requirements for different versions of .NET Framework:

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/framework/install/guide-for-developers

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/developer/dotnet/framework/general/cannot-run-programs-after-upgrade#known-issues-when-you-upgrade-net-framework-from-version-452-to-46-or-461-on-windows-server-2012

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  2. Olaf Helper 40,816 Reputation points
    2024-04-09T18:25:48.87+00:00

    Windwos 2008 R2 is out-of-support since a very long time and as the message says: Not supported.

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  3. Jiachen Li-MSFT 26,591 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-04-10T08:21:54.4866667+00:00

    Hi @Carlos Valverde Barrueto ,

    According to .NET Framework versions and dependencies and The .NET Framework 4.6.2 offline installer for Windows, .NET Framework 4.6.2 is only supported on Windows Server 2008 SP2 (x64) and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (x64).

    So if you do need .Net Framework 4.6.2, consider upgrading your operating system to Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

    Best Regards.

    Jiachen Li

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