After reboot, check the same registry key. You should see a Release DWORD value. For .NET 4.6.2, the value is (or 394806 for Windows 10).
Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) received significant updates, including support for per-monitor DPI awareness and improved touch keyboard integration. microsoft .net framework v4.6.2
Before 4.6.2, enabling modern TLS protocols required explicit registry keys or code opt-ins. This version made for SslStream , HttpWebRequest , SmtpClient , and WCF clients. This was a security imperative: PCI DSS compliance and the deprecation of TLS 1.0 made this update mandatory for regulated industries. After reboot, check the same registry key
Perhaps the most significant driver for organizations to upgrade to 4.6.2 was the evolving landscape of digital security. This version introduced substantial enhancements to the cryptography stack: This was a security imperative: PCI DSS compliance
The AppContext class was enhanced to allow applications to without recompilation. A classic example: Switch.System.Net.DontEnableSchUseStrongCrypto . This mechanism became the standard way Microsoft backported behavioral fixes—enabling enterprises to adopt security patches without rewriting code.
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