The .NET Framework is Microsoft's
comprehensive and consistent programming model for building applications
that have visually stunning user experiences, seamless and secure
communication, and the ability to model a range of business processes.
The Microsoft .NET Framework 4 redistributable package installs the
.NET Framework runtime and associated files that are required to run and
develop applications to target the .NET Framework 4.
The .NET Framework 4 works side by side with older Framework
versions. Applications that are based on earlier versions of the
Framework will continue to run on the version targeted by default.
.NET Framework 4 includes the following new features and improvements:
- Improvements in CLR and BCL
- Improvements in ADO.NET
- Enhancements to ASP.NET
- Improvements in Windows Presentation Foundation
- Improvements to Windows Workflow Foundation and Windows Communication Foundation
Windows 7 Drivers (32-Bit)
