How to install .NET 4 Framework in Windows 10

Question

How can I install the .NET 4.0 Framework in Windows 10? .NET 4.6 is already installed but I want to have .NET 4 Framework (without modifying the registry).

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Answer 1

If you manage to use a tool to remove Net Framework 4+ from Windows 10 ISO for a fresh install.

Then you can then install a fresh install of Net Framework 4.5, not 4.0. Since Windows 10 would not allow that for 4.0.

I'm really unsure if there are some removal tools for 4.6 and 4.7. Since I've tried the direct way to work with installation of 7 SDK. But then only 4.5 is able to be installed.

Then it's possible to install Windows 7 SDK fully, when you install 4.5.

If Windows 7 SDK cries for 2.0 or 3.5 install it in the apps and features.

You can use a tool called NTlite and edit the .wim file installation of Windows 10. Then use compatibles to remove 4+. Then save and start up the copied ISO in C:, and start an installation in Windows 10. That way you also can keep settings and apps that you already installed, just removing main source files of Windows 10. Also keeping your Windows Activated.