Preview of Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.2 for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 (KB4524421)

Important

• Starting in August, 2019, updates to .NET Framework 4.6 and above, for Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, and Windows 7SP1, require SHA-2 Code signing support. Please make sure that you have all the latest Windows Updates before applying this update to avoid installation issues. For more detailed information about SHA-2 code signing support updates, please see KB 4474419.
• All updates for .NET Framework 4.7.2, 4.7.1, 4.7, 4.6.2, 4.6.1, and 4.6 require that the d3dcompiler_47.dll update is installed. We recommend that you install the included d3dcompiler_47.dll update before you apply this update. For more information about the d3dcompiler_47.dll, see KB 4019990.
• If you install a language pack after you install this update, you must reinstall this update. Therefore, we recommend that you install any language packs that you need before you install this update. For more information, see Add language packs to Windows.

¹ Windows Communication Foundation (WCF)
² Common Language Runtime (CLR)

• 4524744 Description of the Preview of Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 4.5.2, 4.6 for Windows Server 2008 SP2 (KB4524744)
• 4524741 Description of the Preview of Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.2, 4.8 for Windows 7 SP1 and Server 2008 R2 SP1 (KB4524741)

Method 1: Windows Update

This update is available through Windows Update. Go to Settings > Update and Security > Windows Update, and then select Check for updates. For more information about how to get preview updates, see Windows Update: FAQ.

Method 2: Microsoft Update Catalog

To get the standalone package for this update, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

Method 3: Windows Software Update Services (WSUS)

On your WSUS server, follow these steps:

1. Select Start, select Administrative Tools, and then select Microsoft Windows Server Update Services 3.0.
2. Expand ComputerName, and then select Action.
3. Select Import Updates.
4. WSUS opens a browser window in which you may be prompted to install an ActiveX control. You must install the ActiveX control to continue.
5. After the ActiveX control is installed, you see the Microsoft Update Catalog screen. Type 4524741 for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 or type 4524744 for Windows Server 2008 SP2 into the Search box, and then select Search.
6. Locate the .NET Framework packages that match the operating systems, languages, and processors in your environment. Select Add to add them to your basket.
7. After you select all the packages that you require, select View Basket.
8. To import the packages to your WSUS server, select Import.
9. After the packages are imported, select Close to return to WSUS.

The updates are now available for installation through WSUS.

Prerequisites

To apply this update, you must have .NET Framework 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.2 installed.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this update if any affected files are being used. We recommend that you exit all .NET Framework-based applications before you apply this update.

Update replacement information

This update replaces previously released updates 4520406 for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, and 4520409 for Windows Server 2008 SP2.

The English (United States) version of this software update installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables.

• Help for installing updates: Windows Update FAQ
• Protect yourself online and at home: Windows Security support
• Local support according to your country: International Support