Update 6/15/2017: Added a clarification that .Net Framework 4.7 has shipped and that we are still validating this release with Exchange Server.
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The link for the instructions to block future automatic installations is not working. Can you post those instructions directly or fix the link. Thanks
Hi Todd, the link is working for me and should be correct. However, here are the steps it outlines if you are still unable to reach it.
- Hi Brian,
I think they are referring to the link in 'Item 8.' That does seem to be just the word 'here' in blue text.
The link higher up, at the end of paragraph 3 works just fine.
- Ah! Thank you @StephenKCEE. Yes, that should be the same URL earlier in the article. I've sent a request to have the link repaired in the sentence.
- The link doesn't work for me neither.
Nothing happens. It's just blue text.
Please can you fix it or just copy/paste the link here?
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4024204/how-to-temporarily-block-installation-of-the-net-framework-4-7
- didn't work for me.
It still installed .net 4.7!!!!!!!!!!
- Daryl,
The 47 block didn't work for me either on Windows 2016. Seemed to be OK on Windows 2012 R2.
- Is the DWORD value 32 bit or 64bit.
I cannot believe MS articles still don't make this distinction!
- hi Daryl and sime3000, when I double check now in regedit, it's either DWORD (32-bit) or QWORD (64-bit) option to add; so whenever DWORD is mentioned I would assume it's 32-bit. Right?
- That got sent prematurely. Here they are...
1. Back up the registry.
2. Start Registry Editor. To do this, click Start, type regedit in the Start Search box, and then press Enter.
3. Locate and click the following subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\NET Framework Setup\NDP
4. After you select this subkey, point to New on the Edit menu, and then click Key.
5. Type WU, and then press Enter.
6. Right-click WU, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
7. Type BlockNetFramework47, and then press Enter.
8. Right-click BlockNetFramework47, and then click Modify.
9. In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.
10. On the File menu, click Exit to exit Registry Editor.