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Removing Version of .NET in Windows 10
We have a new program that requires .NET 4.6.1 and they don't recommend anything higher. I have a Surface Pro 3 with Windows 10 and after looking around online, I looked in the registry to see what version of .NET I have. It shows 460798 which is .NET Framework 4.7 installed on Windows 10 Creators Update, according to Microsoft. How can I uninstall that version and install version 4.6.1?
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I don't see anywhere to download and install 4.7. It sounds like it was included in the Windows 10 Creator Update.
Did you try to install .NET Framework 4.6.1 without uninstalling 4.7 ?
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49981
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https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49981
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ASKER
Yes, and it said that version 4.6.1 or higher was already installed.
4.7 is Preinstalled with the Windows 10 Creators Update and cannot Installable separately.
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/8z6watww(v=vs.110).aspx
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/8z6watww(v=vs.110).aspx
ASKER
That's what I read but is there a way to uninstall that and install 4.6.1?
I don't think so.
The fact that later .NET Framework 4.x versions are in-place updates to earlier versions means that you cannot install an earlier version listed in the table if a later version is already installed. For example, you cannot install the .NET Framework 4.6 on a Windows 10 November Update system, since the .NET Framework 4.6.1 is preinstalled on it.
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/5a4x27ek(v=vs.110).aspx
The fact that later .NET Framework 4.x versions are in-place updates to earlier versions means that you cannot install an earlier version listed in the table if a later version is already installed. For example, you cannot install the .NET Framework 4.6 on a Windows 10 November Update system, since the .NET Framework 4.6.1 is preinstalled on it.
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/5a4x27ek(v=vs.110).aspx
You would need to roll back to Version 1607.
Make plans to update your application.
Make plans to update your application.
ASKER
Do you have a link that shows how to rollback?
Start, Settings, Update and Recovery, Backup and then look through older backups (rolling back).
ASKER
Can I just uninstall the Windows 10 Creator Update?
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Can I just uninstall the Windows 10 Creator Update? No. It is a complete operating system. You need to roll back to the prior version.
follow the below link to roll back
http://winaero.com/blog/beware-you-have-only-10-days-to-to-roll-back-windows-10-anniversary-update/
http://winaero.com/blog/beware-you-have-only-10-days-to-to-roll-back-windows-10-anniversary-update/
Rolling back from Creators Update will give you Windows 10 Anniversary Update with .NET Framework 4.6.2 preinstalled with the OS and will not fix your problem.
ASKER
Thanks, I was able to rollback via the link you provided and am up and running now.
I am glad you got it working, Thanks.
later download 4.6.11 and install it