2. Downloading and Installing the .NET Framework

Installation Steps: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

A Microsoft .NET Framework version may come pre-installed with your Windows operating system. If the pre-installed .NET Framework version is not the same version as stated below, you must install the required version. Different versions of .NET Framework can simultaneously reside on the Windows operating system.

If you do not have .NET Framework 4.6 or later installed, do the following:

  1. Go to: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/.

  2. Search the site for .NET Framework.

  3. Download and install the software.

If you get a security exception message when you try to open the software, consult your system administrator to resolve the problem.