-|.NET Framework|[!INCLUDE[sql2016](../../includes/sssql16-md.md)] and later require [!INCLUDE[dnprdnshort](../../includes/dnprdnshort-md.md)] 4.6 for the Database Engine, Master Data Services, or Replication. SQL Server setup automatically installs [!INCLUDE[dnprdnshort](../../includes/dnprdnshort-md.md)]. You can also manually install [!INCLUDE[dnprdnshort](../../includes/dnprdnshort-md.md)] from [Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 (Web Installer) for Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3045560).<br/><br/> For more information, recommendations, and guidance about [!INCLUDE[dnprdnshort](../../includes/dnprdnshort-md.md)] 4.6 see [.NET Framework Deployment Guide for Developers](https://msdn.microsoft.com/library/ee942965\(v=vs.110\).aspx).<br/><br/>[!INCLUDE[winblue_client_2](../../includes/winblue-client-2-md.md)], and [!INCLUDE[winserver2012r2](../../includes/winserver2012r2-md.md)] require [KB2919355](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2919355) before installing [!INCLUDE[dnprdnshort](../../includes/dnprdnshort-md.md)] 4.6.<br/><br/>**Note:** Support for .NET Framework 4.5.2, 4.6, and 4.6.1 ended on April 26, 2022.<ul><li>SQL Server 2016 (13.x) and later require .NET Framework 4.6 for Database Engine, Master Data Services, or Replication (SQL Server setup automatically installs .NET Framework). You can upgrade to .NET 4.8 Framework or directly install .NET 4.8 Framework. All frameworks with major version 4 do an in-place upgrade, and they are backward compatible. For more information, check [Download .NET Framework 4.8 \| Free official downloads (microsoft.com)](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-framework/net48).</li><li>SQL Server 2014 and SQL Server 2012 use .Net Framework 3.5 SP1, which is supported till 2029, so this retirement doesn't impact them.</li></ul>|
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