Last updated on September 10, 2015

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Installation

Appspace requires Microsoft .NET Framework version 4.5 as a minimum prerequisite for the server foundation.

The instructions provided describe how to install Microsoft .NET Framework to prepare the server for the installation of Appspace.

  1. Locate the .NET Framework 4.5 installer file on your server machine. To launch the installer, right-click the file and select ‘Run as administrator’.


  2. If prompted, click Yes to allow the program to make changes to the computer.


  3. When prompted, in the ‘.Net Framework 4.5 Setup’ window, check the box to accept the license terms and click Install.


  4. Once the installation has completed, click Finish.


  5. Perform a manual restart of your Windows server.

    Windows 2008

    In Windows 2008, click the Windows Start menu and select Restart (you may also alternatively use CTRL + ALT + DEL).


    Windows 2012

    In Windows 2012, press CTRL + ALT + DEL on the keyboard, and select Restart.


You have completed the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 installation. You may now proceed to the Visual C++ Installation article.