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Running WinPaletter on Windows 8

Steps to Install .NET Framework 4.8 on Windows 8

1. Download Pre-Requisites

2. Extract and Install Pre-Requisites

  • Extract the downloaded archive.
  • Run installer.cmd as Administrator.

3. Download the Official .NET Framework 4.8 Installer

4. Extract the Installer

  • Open an elevated Command Prompt (Run as Administrator).
  • Navigate to the folder containing ndp48-x86-x64-allos-enu.exe.
  • Execute the command:
ndp48-x86-x64-allos-enu.exe /extract

5. Install the Windows Updates Required for .NET Framework 4.8

  • For Windows 8 x64:
DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:Windows8-RT-KB4019990-x64.cab
DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:x64-Windows8-RT-KB4486081-x64.cab

Important

Restart your PC after running the above commands.

  • For Windows 8 x86:
DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:Windows8-RT-KB4019990-x86.cab
DISM /Online /Add-Package /PackagePath:x86-Windows8-RT-KB4486081-x86.cab

Important

Restart your PC after running the above commands.

6. Launch WinPaletter

After completing the steps above, run WinPaletter.

Important

WinPaletter versions below 1.0.9.5 can run on Windows 8, but Windows Colors and Start Menu styles may not apply correctly, as these versions were not originally designed for Windows 8.

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