| Component | Description | |-----------|-------------| | | .dll files with metadata but no implementation code. Used by compilers (C#, VB.NET) to resolve types and members during build. Located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Reference Assemblies\Microsoft\Framework\.NETFramework\v4.5.2 | | IntelliSense XML Files | Provide documentation comments displayed in Visual Studio's editor tooltips and Object Browser. | | .NET Framework 4.5.2 Runtime (Redist) | Full runtime installer, allowing development and testing on the same machine. | | Targeting Pack for MSBuild | Enables TargetFrameworkVersion set to v4.5.2 in .csproj or .vbproj files. | | Debugging Symbols (.pdb) | Supports stepping into .NET Framework source code (when available from Microsoft Symbol Servers). | | Tools | Includes gacutil.exe , ngen.exe , installutil.exe , etc., tailored for 4.5.2. | | Multitargeting Pack for Visual Studio | Allows Visual Studio 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2017 to correctly target 4.5.2. |
Close Visual Studio. Re-run the Developer Pack installer. Choose the Repair option. MSBuild Path Conflicts .net framework 4.5.2 developer pack
Due to the End of Support status, Microsoft strongly recommends migrating away from .NET Framework 4.5.2. | Component | Description | |-----------|-------------| | |