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.NET Framework is supposedly already installed but applications tell me I need to install it

When I try to open certain apps on my computer (such as Discord), I get the following error message:

After clicking 'Yes', I am taken to a download page for .NET Framework 4.8. I download the installer, and after giving the program permission to "make changes to your [my] device", I get this error message:

So my computer is essentially claiming that .NET Framework is installed despite Discord telling me otherwise. I have searched the Internet for solutions and tried many of them, and none of them have worked. I even erased all of my Discord data and nothing changed. I need to use Discord any time that I want to play video games with my friends, and I'm completely locked out because of this issue. Please help me if you know how to fix this.

My name is Ru. I'm an Independent Advisor and I'll be glad to help you today.

Are you able to download the .Net repair tool from the following URL and run it?
https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/detail...

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My name is Ru. I'm an Independent Advisor and I'll be glad to help you today.

Are you able to download the .Net repair tool from the following URL and run it?
https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/download/detail...

I did download that, and I ran it, and it didn't solve my problem.

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Which Windows version are you on? Let's check.

Press Windows Key + R
Type winver
Hit Enter

What's the 4-digit version number? Ex:1909

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Which Windows version are you on? Let's check.

Press Windows Key + R
Type winver
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What's the 4-digit version number? Ex:1909

Here's what I got when I ran 'winver':

I wasn't sure exactly what you wanted from that screen, so I gave you the whole thing.

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You are using an outdated version of windows which may causing issues. You can update your device from the following methods.

Method 1 - Open your Windows Update settings (Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update) and select Check for updates. If the update appears, you can simply select Download and install to get started.

Method 2 - Use this link and click check for updates. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/upd...

Method 3 - Use the following link and click Update now. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

I suggest you use the 3rd step as it will download a small software and when you run it, it will automatically install the latest updates.

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You are using an outdated version of windows which may causing issues. You can update your device from the following methods.

Method 1 - Open your Windows Update settings (Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update) and select Check for updates. If the update appears, you can simply select Download and install to get started.

Method 2 - Use this link and click check for updates. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/upd...

Method 3 - Use the following link and click Update now. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

I suggest you use the 3rd step as it will download a small software and when you run it, it will automatically install the latest updates.

That worked. Thank you.

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No worries. Happy to help!

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