The .NET Framework 4.5 Developer Pack (also known as the Targeting Pack) is an essential set of components for software developers who need to build, compile, and debug applications that target the 4.5 version of the framework. While the runtime allows a computer to run 4.5 apps, the developer pack is what allows Visual Studio to create them. Direct Download Links
The following official links lead to the Microsoft Download Center for the different iterations of the 4.5 series: net framework 45 developer pack link
– The recommended version for those needing the 4.5 family, as it is the most stable and includes the latest fixes. Unlike a standard runtime installer, the developer pack
Unlike a standard runtime installer, the developer pack is a bundled installer that provides several key components for your development environment: Unlike a standard runtime installer