What is the installed program "Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1" on my Windows 7 computer? Why it is not visible in Control Panel?

"Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1" is an installed program on Windows 7 system managed by Windows Installer.

You will not see "Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1" listed on "uninstall or change a program" in Control Panel, because it is flagged as a hidden system component in the registry (SystemComponent=1).

Information related to "Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1" installed program:

Name: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Size: 4361340 KB
Version: 4.6.01055
System Component: Yes
Identifying Number: {BD6F5371-DAC1-30F0-9DDE-CAC6791E28C3}
Install Location: 
Install Source: C:\ebc6722666d627f18dc11e20\
Install Date: 20171204
Local Package: C:\windows\Installer\1278d04.msi
Package Name: netfx_Full_x64.msi
Uninstall Command: MsiExec.exe /X{BD6F5371-DAC1-30F0-9DDE-CAC6791E28C3}
Windows Installer: Yes

It is recommended to keep "Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1" as an installed program.

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