How to select .NET 4.5.2 as a target framework in Visual Studio

Question

I have installed .NET Framework 4.5.2 on Windows 8.1. But in Visual Studio 2013 I do not see the .NET Framework 4.5.2 option (see screenshot). How do I target my project for

Answer 1

You need to install the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 Developer Pack

This contains the following components (emphasis added by me):

• .NET Framework 4.5.2

• .NET Framework 4.5.2 Multi-Targeting Pack: Contains the reference assemblies needed to build apps that target the .NET Framework 4.5.2

• .NET Framework 4.5.2 Language Packs

• .NET Framework 4.5.2 Multi-Targeting Pack Language Packs: Contains the IntelliSense files to display help while building apps that target the .NET Framework 4.5.2 through Visual Studio and third party IDEs.