How To Download And Install .Net Framework V4.0.30319 For Windows XP & Windows 7 'Updated'

If your operating system is running on either Windows XP or Windows 7, then you're probably wondering what all the fuss about .NET framework v9 (or more accurately, its predecessor) is about.

To start off with a bit of background information - .NET stands for 'dot net' and it's actually an umbrella term that encompasses several technologies developed by Microsoft. Among these are C# (C Sharp), Visual Basic.NET (VB.net), F#, J#. So what does this have to do with you? Well, quite simply put; if you've ever used any .NET based applications or programs on your Windows XP/7 machine then chances be that they were running under the hood using some part of Microsoft's beloved framework.

Now onto why exactly would anyone want (or need) to download and install such an outdated piece of software? Here are a few reasons:

1. Compatibility: If you still use older applications or games that require .NET Framework 4.0 or lower, then these will cease working after April 8th, 2013.

2. Security patches: Microsoft has stopped releasing security updates for the framework since July 12th 2015 which leaves your system vulnerable to potential exploits.

So now that we've covered why you might want to consider installing .NET Framework v4.0.30319 on your Windows XP/7 machine, let's move onto how!

1. Click here to download Microsoft Download Center - redistributable packages for .NET 4 Client Profile (x86 or x64) depending upon whether your operating system uses a 32-bit or 64-bit architecture respectively.

2. Once the file has finished downloading completely, double-click on it and follow through with the installation wizard until you reach 'Finish' button.

3. Restarting your computer once completed will ensure that all changes take effect immediately after which you should be good to go!

If however; despite following these steps carefully above nothing seems to work out as expected then perhaps consider seeking further assistance from Microsoft Support via their official website here:

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