▷ How to install microsoft net framework windows 10

Microsoft Net Framework Windows 10 comes natively installed in version 4.7. Although sometimes, especially when it comes to installing old games, they ask us to install previous versions of this Windows 10 tool. Today we are going to see how we can install Net Framework Windows 10 in its previous versions such as 3.2.

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A requirement that is usually very recurring when we install old applications and especially games is the need for a version of Net Framework not installed on our computer. Although it is true that Windows 10 implements the latest version of this tool, it is not a reason to be sure that any application can run correctly on our system. Today we will see what the Net Framework is for and how we can install it.

What is Microsoft Net Framework

This system toolkit allows us to run XML web services and applications correctly by compiling them. What we are interested in are the following characteristics:

• It will allow us to run applications reducing possible compatibility conflicts regarding the code in which they are made. That is, it provides compatibility for most applications in most programming languages, and we can safely run these applications from both native and third-party applications. This is precisely why their existence is necessary. It also solves possible performance problems during their execution. For example, screen freeze and script lock

In short, what the Net Framework does is acquire the maximum compatibility of the system for the execution of applications.

Activate previous versions of Net Framework Windows 10 with Windows Update

The first thing to check is that the Net Framework is installed on our system. At least in the latest version of Windows 10 this feature is implemented, but not active. We will then proceed to locate it and activate it.

• The first thing we will have to do is go to Start, open it and write " Control Panel ". Next, we access it and if we want, we change the scheme to " View by large icons " Now we are going to look for the " Programs and features " icon "And we will enter it

• On the left side, click on the option " Activate or deactivate Windows features "

Now a window will appear with a list of Windows features. The first of them will be precisely Net Framework 3.5, which in turn contain version 2.0 and 3.0.

• We must display its option and activate both subfolders. And click on accept.

Now an installation wizard will open, notifying us that Windows Update needs to search for the files to install them.

• To continue the installation we choose the first option " Let Windows Update download the files for you "

In this way the installation will continue. You will need an internet connection and also restart the computer once the installation is complete.

Install Net Framework Windows 10 from a Windows 10 installation DVD

As you can hear, we will be able to install Net Framework from a Windows 10 DVD if we have this or a Windows image. Let's see how to do this.

The first thing we are going to do is insert the DVD or load the ISO of the operating system on our computer.

If you don't know where to get a totally free image of the operating system or how to load an ISO image in Windows 10, check out our tutorials of ours:

When the application asks you to choose how you want to download Windows, choose ISO Image and not USB

• Second, we must run the command terminal, either PowerShell or To do this, we will right-click on the start button and choose " PowerShell (Administrator) "

• Now we will have to write the following line in the command window:

Dism / online / enable-feature / featurename: NetFX3 / All / Source: D: \ sources \ sxs / LimitAccess

• In this way the installation will begin and then it will ask us to restart the computer. In this way we will already have Net Framework Windows 10 installed

Install Net Framework from Microsoft website

If you do not have the possibility to do either of the two previous methods, what you have to do is download Net Framework directly from the Microsoft page.

So that you do not have to search for it, click on this link and it will take you directly to it. They just have to give it to " download " and on the next screen in the lower corner to " No, thanks and continue."

We will also recommend that you take a look at our tutorial:

As you can see, installing Net Framework is quite easy this way you will not have to get dizzy if any game gives you problems when it runs. If you have questions or want to clarify, write it in the comments.