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The forum thread discusses a recent Microsoft update related to the network, with the original poster recommending a download to support more applications, notably Adobe Muse on Windows 8. A respondent clarifies that the update pertains to the .NET Framework, explaining its role as runtime components for Visual Studio-developed programs and noting that version 4.6.1 is the latest. Overall, the discussion emphasizes understanding the purpose of the update, with the user providing technical clarification to the initial post.

ussnorway

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Microsoft has upgraded the network again,
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Download is free, all supported systems and lang... the new Adobe patch appears to need this to run Muse on WIndows 8 but it will be required more and more as time goes on.
 

Josephur

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Saying "the network" is kind of misleading :)

The .NET Framework is simply run time components for programs developed using Visual Studio and targeting the .NET Framework, in fact you don't even need the .NET Framework unless it's one of the versions that come with your Windows installation, or a program you use relies on such framework, otherwise it is optional.

Also 4.6.1 is the latest version of the .NET Framework

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