> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs-servers.zesty.group/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs-servers.zesty.group/software/how-do-i-install-dotnet.md).

# How to install .NET 4.8+

This is a guide on how to install .NET 4.8, .NET 5.0 and .NET 6.0

## Install .NET 4.8

To install .NET 4.8, all you need to do is run Windows Update on your server.

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## Video Guide / How-To Video

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## Install .NET 5.0 & .NET 6.0

To install .NET 5.0, you can use the ZestyTool tool downloader to install or download it directly from the Microsoft website.

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#### Step 1.&#x20;

Download the [ZestyTool](https://zestytools.zesty.group/tools/zestytool) from the link above and **run it as Administrator**.

#### Step 2.

Navigate to the Download Tools section of ZestyTool.

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#### Step 3.&#x20;

Select .NET 5.0 or .NET 6.0 from the dropdown and then click **Download and Install**.

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#### Step 4.

You will be prompt with a popup to install .NET Desktop Runtime, click install.

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You should be all done after this!

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## .NET 5.0 & 6.0 Downloads (Manual)

.NET 5.0: <https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/5.0>\
.NET 6.0: <https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/6.0>

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