Web installers often fail if the connection drops or if Microsoft’s legacy update servers are busy.

Note for SEO: While the exact version is 4.5, many users search for "4.5 offline installer" but will find that Microsoft redirects to 4.5.1 or 4.5.2 for security reasons. The installation process is identical.

: It is highly recommended to restart your computer after the installation completes for the changes to take effect. Microsoft Learn different version like .NET 4.8, which is also compatible with Windows 7?