Do you still run Windows XP and want an unofficial ‘Service Pack 4?’

Service Pack 4 can be installed on any XP system running at least SP1, or SP4 could be integrated into an installation media to quickly and easily bring new installs up to date. Developer harkaz says ...
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Microsoft decouples .NET Framework 3.5 from Windows

Microsoft has announced that the classic .NET Framework version 3.5 will no longer be part of the operating system setup in Windows 11 starting in 2026. Previously, .NET Framework 3.5 was an optional ...
InfoWorld

Microsoft bumps .NET Framework 3.5 from Windows installers

Legacy .NET Framework version is now available as a standalone installer for applications that require it on newer versions of Windows. Microsoft’s .NET Framework 3 ...
Windows Report

Windows 11 Drops .NET Framework 3.5 From Optional Features in Future Builds

According to Neowin, Microsoft is removing .NET Framework 3.5 from the Optional Windows Features menu in future versions of Windows 11. The change marks a shift in how legacy .NET components are ...