The reference assemblies for framework “.NETFramework,Version=v4.6.2” were not found

Question

When trying to compile a solution, I get the following build error:

Error MSB3644 The reference assemblies for framework \".NETFramework,Version=v4.

Answer 1

Starting May, 2019 you can build your project on net20 up to net48 (including ne461) any machine with at least MSBuild or the .NET Core SDK installed without the need of Developer Pack installed.

If .NET Core SDK installed in you machine, Add the nuget package Microsoft.NETFramework.ReferenceAssemblies to your project

    
        
            runtime; build; native; contentfiles; analyzers
            all
             
    

The package include all ReferenceAssemblies starting net20 up to net48

These packages enable building .NET Framework projects on any machine with at least MSBuild or the .NET Core SDK installed plus other scenarios.

For more details: https://github.com/Microsoft/dotnet/tree/master/releases/reference-assemblies