Servers in secure or air-gapped zones.
The .NET Framework 4.8 offline installer is a self-extracting executable file that includes all the necessary files for installation. The installer is available in two versions: .net framework 4.8 offline installer for windows server 2016
A: No. .NET 3.5 (includes 2.0/3.0) is a separate product and must be installed separately via "Add Roles and Features". Servers in secure or air-gapped zones
If you prefer to suppress the reboot but want to check the exit code: .net framework 4.8 offline installer for windows server 2016
The is a self-contained, deployment‑ready package that:
Note: Microsoft periodically changes the GUID in the URL. Always verify the hash.