# .Net Framework 4.7.2 Download and Install

Microsoft .Net Framework 4.7.2 framework package is required for the server service to work. Any version above, at least this version, can be installed. For the .Net Framework 4.7.2 download link, you should visit the [Microsoft Download Center](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/net472) (<http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=863265>) page.

Net Framework 4.7.2 is already installed on Windows Server 2019 and higher operating systems. In Windows Server 2016 systems, if the higher version NetFramework is not installed, the Framework version can be upgraded by following the steps below.

1. Run it by double-clicking on the setup file or using the "Run As Administrator" command as recommended.
2. The license agreement is accepted and click next.
3. At the end of installation click Finish.

<table><thead><tr><th width="283">Windows</th><th width="295.3333333333333">.NET Framework Version</th><th>OS Version</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Windows Server 2012 R2</td><td>.NET Framework 4.5</td><td>6.3</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Server 2016</td><td>.NET Framework 4.6</td><td>1607</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Server 2019</td><td>.NET Framework 4.7</td><td>1809</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Server 2022</td><td>.NET Framework 4.8</td><td>21H2</td></tr></tbody></table>


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