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Microsoft provides a redistributable package that contains all necessary components.
Critics argue that installing an older framework introduces security vulnerabilities. However, Microsoft maintains .NET Framework 3.5 as a of Windows 10 and 11. It receives cumulative security updates through Windows Update once installed . Therefore, installing it offline does not create a permanent security risk, provided the system eventually connects to the internet for monthly patches. The risk lies in the legacy applications themselves, not the framework.
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Microsoft provides a redistributable package that contains all necessary components.
Critics argue that installing an older framework introduces security vulnerabilities. However, Microsoft maintains .NET Framework 3.5 as a of Windows 10 and 11. It receives cumulative security updates through Windows Update once installed . Therefore, installing it offline does not create a permanent security risk, provided the system eventually connects to the internet for monthly patches. The risk lies in the legacy applications themselves, not the framework.
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