What is the installed program "Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 (KB4040973)" on my Windows 7 computer?

"Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 (KB4040973)" is an installed program on Windows 7 system managed by the program itself.

You will see "Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 (KB4040973)" listed on "uninstall or change a program" in Control Panel with the following information:

Name: Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 (KB4040973)
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
Size: 
Version: 1

Other information related to "Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 (KB4040973)" installed program:

System Component: No
Identifying Number: {92FB6C44-E685-45AD-9B20-CADF4CABA132}.KB4040973
Install Location: 
Install Source: 
Install Date: 
Uninstall Command: C:\windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\SetupCache\v4.6.01055\setup.exe /uninstallpatch {801C6191-4F3A-3022-A6A7-D38E232F6B2D}
Windows Installer: No

It is recommended to keep "Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 (KB4040973)" as an installed program.

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