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I installed .NET Framework 4.6.1 using this url: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49981

But when I open a Visual Studio (2015) Project I can't select version 4.6.1

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Why I can't choose 4.6.1 which I installed?

Ozkan
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  • Do you have update 2 of visual studio installed? – DeMama Apr 21 '16 at 12:30
  • What kinde of project and did this project was created earlier with earlier version (ex. 4.5) ? – Marcin Apr 21 '16 at 12:31
  • Then install update 2, .NET 4.6.1 is only available since update 1. – DeMama Apr 21 '16 at 12:32
  • Marcin Project was created with 4.6.1 But I can't open the project using .NET 4.6.1 (even it is installed) @DeMama ok, thanks, it's installing right now. I'll keep this topic updated – Ozkan Apr 21 '16 at 12:34
  • the link to the .NET Framework 4.6.1 Targeting Pack now changed to the following link https://www.microsoft.com/net/targeting – mruanova Aug 14 '17 at 16:14

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go to http://getdotnet.azurewebsites.net/target-dotnet-platforms.html https://www.microsoft.com/net/targeting

download and istall .NET Framework 4.6.1 Targeting Pack

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I'll then recommend using an extension called Target Framework Migrator you can download it from here https://visualstudiogallery.msdn.microsoft.com/47bded90-80d8-42af-bc35-4736fdd8cd13 or get it through tools->extension and updates

Note that if you change the target framework to 4.6.1 using the dropdown in Visual Studio you may experience VS to hang for like a minute or so where using the Target Framework Migrator avoids this problem and you can upgrade all the projects in the solution at once.

Also 4.6.1 comes preinstalled with Visual Studio 2015 Update 2

Update : Make sure to install Developer Pack after .NET Framework installation as depicted in below image.

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