How to install ASP.NET 4.7.2/4.8 on Windows Server with Plesk

Question

How to install ASP.NET 4.7.2/4.8 on Windows Server with Plesk?

Answer

Note: According to this Microsoft Docs page, only a single 4.x version can be present on a system. Installing ASP.NET version 4.7.2/4.8.0 will replace existing 4.x version.

Any domain that is using ASP.NET 4.x version will be switched to ASP.NET version 4.7.2/4.8.0 automatically. It will be the only available choice for 4.x versions at Domains > example.com > Hosting Settings > Microsoft ASP.NET Support list.

To install 4.7.2/4.8.0 ASP.NET version, follow these steps:

1. Connect to a Plesk server via RDP.

2. Download the required ASP.NET Framework version from the official Microsoft website:

   • .NET Framework 4.7.2

   • .NET Framework 4.8.0

3. Execute the downloaded .exe file to install the package.

4. Once the installation is finished, reboot the server.

5. Log in to Plesk.

6. Go to Tools & Settings > Server Components and click Refresh to detect the changes.