Windows 10 (all editions) includes the . NET Framework 4.6 as an OS component, and it is installed by default. It also includes the . NET Framework 3.5 SP1 as an OS component that is not installed by default.

Is .NET installed on Windows by default?

NET Framework is installed by default. The plus sign icon ➕ denotes OS versions on which .

Is .NET enabled by default?

NET Framework 4.5 is enabled by default in Windows 8. … NET 3.5 are available on the Windows 8 installation media as an optional feature. If the user is upgrading from Windows 7 to Windows 8, . NET Framework 3.5 is fully enabled to ensure that any apps on the computer continue to work correctly.