My pc is saying i need to download the 4.0 though i already have it.

NoahLopez 0 Reputation points
2025-01-17T01:19:12.8766667+00:00

Im currently having a few issues with my .net today. Im completely unable to launch anything that requires .net, and whenever i try to i get an error saying "to run this application you must install on o f the following versions of the .net framework V4.0" But when i do, it says it cant download because i already have it installed. Ive tried enabling and disabling the 4.8 and the 3.5 to no avail, and i really REALLY dont want to wipe my pc..

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.NET: Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework.Runtime: An environment required to run apps that aren't compiled to machine language.
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  1. Jiachen Li-MSFT 33,121 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2025-01-17T06:12:07.84+00:00

    Hi @NoahLopez ,

    Try repairing the .NET Framework installation using the .NET Framework Repair Tool.

    Ensure your system is up to date: Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for updates.

    Best Regards.

    Jiachen Li


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