.net Framework 4.5.2 | Developer Pack !link!
The Developer Pack supports a wide range of legacy Windows versions, including:
The Developer Pack allows developers to utilize Visual Studio to create applications that specifically target the 4.5.2 version of the Common Language Runtime (CLR). Without this pack installed, a developer cannot select ".NET Framework 4.5.2" from the target framework dropdown menu in Visual Studio project properties. .net framework 4.5.2 developer pack
| Feature | Runtime (Redist) | Developer Pack | Targeting Pack (standalone) | |---------|----------------|----------------|-----------------------------| | Run .NET apps | ✅ Yes | ✅ (dev machine only) | ❌ | | Build against APIs | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | | IntelliSense docs | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | | MSBuild targeting | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | | Debugging symbols | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ (except rare) | | Size | ~50 MB | ~150 MB | ~40 MB (subset of dev pack) | The Developer Pack supports a wide range of