What is the installed program "Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 (KB4040957)" on my Windows 7 computer?

"Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 (KB4040957)" is an installed program on Windows 7 system managed by the program itself.

You will see "Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 (KB4040957)" listed on "uninstall or change a program" in Control Panel with the following information:

Name: Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 (KB4040957)
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Size: 
Version: 1

Other information related to "Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 (KB4040957)" installed program:

System Component: No
Identifying Number: {92FB6C44-E685-45AD-9B20-CADF4CABA132}.KB4040957
Install Location: 
Install Source: 
Install Date: 
Uninstall Command: C:\windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\SetupCache\v4.6.01055\setup.exe /uninstallpatch {81EFEA81-C1ED-37A0-922C-164EB421371D}
Windows Installer: No

It is recommended to keep "Security Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 (KB4040957)" as an installed program.

 

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