Net Framework 4.7 2 Windows 7 Certificate — Chain Error

Solving the .NET Framework 4.7.2 Certificate Chain Error on Windows 7

If the Windows 7 machine has no internet access or outdated roots:

The primary driver behind the certificate chain error on Windows 7 is the cryptographic shift from the SHA-1 hashing algorithm to the more secure SHA-2 standard. net framework 4.7 2 windows 7 certificate chain error

1. Introduction

Write-Up: .NET Framework 4.7.2 Installation Fails on Windows 7 Due to Certificate Chain Error

Conclusion

  1. The file is genuinely from Microsoft.
  2. The file hasn't been tampered with.