This is a mandatory requirement for .NET 4.8.
, it represents the highest level of compatibility and performance available before Microsoft transitioned to the modern, cross-platform .NET series (formerly .NET Core). Microsoft Learn Core Compatibility and Requirements microsoft net framework 4.8 32 bit windows 7
The .NET Framework 4.8 will install on the original release of Windows 7. If you try to run the installer without SP1, it will likely fail or throw a generic error. This is a mandatory requirement for