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 | .NET Framework 2.0 Software Development Kit (SDK) (x64) |
The Microsoft .NET Framework Software Development Kit (SDK) version 2.0 (x64) includes everything developers need to write, build, test, and deploy .NET Framework applications on x64 platforms.
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NOTE: This version of the .NET Framework SDK SDK has been superceded by the Windows SDK for Windows Server 2008 and .NET Framework 3.5. This version of the Windows SDK is available as either a
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The Microsoft .NET Framework Software Development Kit (SDK) v2.0 (x64) includes everything developers need to write, build, test, and deploy .NET Framework applications—documentation, samples, tools and compilers.
You must install the .NET Framework Redistributable Package version 2.0 (x64) prior to installing the .NET Framework SDK (x64).
Files
 | Status: DeletedThis download is no longer available on microsoft.com. The downloads below are archives provided by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine from the Microsoft Download Center prior to August 2020. |
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 setup.exeSHA1: 5baee74ba6b684ca573a36f3b1ea5a0de08a0de0 | 337.56 MB |
System Requirements
Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003 Datacenter x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition, Windows Vista Business 64-bit edition, Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit edition, Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition, Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition, Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition, Windows XP 64-bit
- Required Software:
oNET Framework v2.0 (x64): You must install the .NET Framework v2.0 (x64) prior to installing the .NET Framework SDK (x64).
o64 bit support: requires the latest 64-bit version of either Windows Server 2003 SP1 or XP Professional x64 Edition and a supported x64 compatible 64-bit CPU.
Visual Studio 2005 Users: If you have already installed Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 (except the Express Editions), you do not need to install the .NET Framework SDK separately. Visual Studio 2005 includes the SDK as one of the optional components to install during Visual Studio 2005 setup.
Installation Instructions
- Important: Make sure you have the latest service pack and critical updates for the version of Windows that you are running. To find recent security updates, visit Windows Update.
- Click the Download button on this page to start the download
- Do one of the following:
- To start the installation immediately, click Run.
- To save the download to your computer for installation at a later time, click Save.
- To cancel the installation, click Cancel.