Net Framework 481 Offline Installer Microsoft Site
Cause: Windows Update is holding a pending reboot flag from a previous installation. Solution: Restart your computer completely, then run the offline installer again.
| Component | Link / Description |
| :--- | :--- |
| Runtime / Redistributable | https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/net481 |
| Developer Pack | https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/net481 (Select "Developer Pack") | net framework 481 offline installer microsoft
Step-by-step to get the correct file:
Open Registry Editor and navigate to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\NET Framework Setup\NDP\v4\Full
Look for the Release DWORD. For 4.8.1, the value should be 533320 or higher (for newer builds). Cause: Windows Update is holding a pending reboot
