Even if not prompted, reboot your computer after the installation finishes to ensure the new libraries are correctly registered. Common Issues & Quick Fixes
.NET 4.7.2 will not install on base Windows 7. You must have SP1 installed.
On Windows 7, the installer often spends a long time "Creating a system restore point." If it seems frozen for 10 minutes, just give it time; it is likely working in the background. Why 4.7.2?
The installer will extract files to a temporary folder. If it hangs here, ensure you have at least 5GB of free space on your C: drive.
The "web installer" is a tiny file that downloads components during installation. This often fails on Windows 7 due to outdated security certificates or spotty connections. The (roughly 80MB) contains all the necessary files in one package, making it much more reliable for: Machines with no internet access. Deploying to multiple computers via USB.
Move the file to your Windows 7 machine via a flash drive.
Before you run the installer, ensure your system meets these prerequisites:
