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Enable .NET 4.8 Advanced Services in Windows 11

.NET 4.8 Advanced Services in Windows 11 OS: DOT NET services are one of the very important services that are required by developers who work with Microsoft Servers, and Networks. There are a lot of important Components included in this service such as ASP.NET, and WCF Components. This article will take you through the detailed steps involved in the process of enabling this service in Windows 11.

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Enable DOT NET 4.8 Advanced Services in Windows 11:

The following are the steps involved in the process of enabling .NET 4.8 Advanced Services in Windows 11.

  1. Go to Control Panel using the Start menu.

Search for Control Panel Search for Control Panel

  1. Once on the Control Panel, Switch the view to Category.
    Switch to Category view Switch to the Category view

  2. Under Programs and Features, click on Turn Windows Features on or off.

Turn Windows features on or off Turn Windows features on or off

  1. Windows Features dialog box will pop up now.

Windows Features Windows Features

  1. Search through the list of services available and locate .NET 4.8 Advanced Services.

Locate .NET 4.8 Advanced Services Locate .NET 4.8 Advanced Services

  1. Click on the checkbox next to it and click on OK.

Enable it Enable it

  1. Windows will now search for the required files.

Searching for the required files Searching for the required files

  1. Finally, Windows will apply the necessary changes required.

Applying the necessary changes Applying the necessary changes

  1. Click OK to close the Window.

Close Close

Note: Kindly restart your system after this process if complete. It is essential. 

How to Enable DOT NET 4.8 Advanced Services in Windows 11:

If you are looking to enable individual components of .NET 4.8 Advanced Services, then this section will provide you with the solution. The following are the components available under this service.

  1. ASP.NET 4.8 
  2. WCF Services

Enable ASP.NET 4.8 in Windows 11:

If you are looking to enable only the ASP.NET Service, then the following are the steps.

  • Go to Control Panel and switch its view to Category.
  • Click on Turn Windows Features on or off under Programs and Features.
  • Locate .NET 4.8 Advanced Services and click on the plus sign next to it.
  • Now, you will find the component ASP.NET 4.8. Click on the checkbox to enable it.

Enable ASP.NET 4.8 in Windows 11 Enable ASP.NET 4.8 in Windows 11

  • Finally, click on OK.
  • Windows will apply the necessary changes and save your work and finally, restart your PC.

ASP.NET is now enabled on Windows 11 PC.

Enable Windows Communication Foundation[WCF] Components in Windows 11:

WCF components include the following list.

WCF Components WCF Components

  1. HTTP Activation
  2. Message Queueing(MSMQ) Activation
  3. Named Pipe Activation
  4. TCP Activation
  5. TCP Port Sharing
  • To enable the above components of WCF in Windows 11, kindly follow the below steps.
  • Open Windows Features Dialog box. Refer to the above method to get to know how to reach the Windows Features Dialog box.
  • Click on the Plus sign next to .NET 4.8 Advanced Services and then click the checkbox next to WCF to enable WCF.

Enable WCF Components in Windows 11 Enable WCF Components in Windows 11

  • Finally, click on OK. WCF is now enabled in Windows 11. Restarting your PC is essential after this process.

Article Conclusion:

The article provides detailed information on How to Enable .NET 4.8 Advanced Services in Windows 11 PC and the components related to it. The components include ASP.NET 4.8 and Windows Communication Foundation[WCF]. If you have queries, do let us know in the comment section.

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