[2021] Download: Dotnetfx_cleanup_tool.zip Free

Developed by Aaron Stebner, this portable, freeware application automates the removal of files, directories, registry keys, and Windows Installer registration information for various .NET Framework versions.

It fixes issues where users cannot install a fresh copy of .NET because traces of a previous, broken installation remain.

It is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11, though some newer versions of Windows treat .NET as an OS component that cannot be fully removed by this tool. How to Use the Cleanup Tool dotnetfx_cleanup_tool.zip free download

Because this is a legacy tool, it is no longer officially hosted on primary Microsoft download pages, which now prioritise the Microsoft .NET Framework Repair Tool . However, it can still be found on trusted community and developer repositories:

It can remove versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and up to 4.8. How to Use the Cleanup Tool Because this

Click Cleanup Now . Once the process is finished, exit the tool.

Using the tool requires caution, as it should not be used as a substitute for standard uninstallation. Once the process is finished, exit the tool

In the "Product to cleanup" drop-down, select the specific version you wish to remove, or choose ".NET Framework - All Versions" for a complete reset.