Content Studio: Unable to install on Windows 8 because.Net framework 4.7.2 not supported on Windows 8, Update to Windows 8.1

Potential Symptoms

Unable to install Content Studio on Windows 8.
- Error: "This application requires one of the following versions of the .NET Framework: .NETFramework,Version=v4.7.2

Can't Install .Net framework on Windows 8 due to V4.7.2, not supported on Windows 8.

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Environment

Product Family: Software
Product: GS6, GC6
Component: Content Studio, .NetFramework 4.7.2, Windows 8
Control System: Venus Control Suite (VCS)

Cause

Windows 8 is no longer supported by Microsoft. Microsoft Recommends all Windows 8 users update to Windows 8.1.
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/update-to-windows-8-1-from-windows-8-17fc54a7-a465-6b5a-c1a0-34140afd0669.

Resolution

Update to Windows 8.1 to stay within Microsoft Support.
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows8ISO.

For Temporary Operation

Utilize the built-in Web Presentation editor.
- How do I create a presentation using the Venus Control Suite Web Editor?

KB ID: 000020443

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