Final answer:
To use .NET Framework 4.5 in Visual Studio 2022, configure the target framework in project properties, as Visual Studio 2022 already includes .NET Framework 4.8 which is backward compatible. Ensure the targeting pack for .NET Framework 4.5 is installed via Visual Studio Installer if it's not already available.
Step-by-step explanation:
Installing .NET Framework 4.5 in Visual Studio 2022
To install .NET Framework 4.5 in Visual Studio 2022, you don't have to install it separately because Visual Studio 2022 comes with the .NET Framework 4.8 by default, which is backward compatible with version 4.5. However, if you want to target .NET Framework 4.5 for your projects, you can configure this within Visual Studio 2022. Here are the steps to target .NET Framework 4.5 in your application:
Open Visual Studio 2022.
Create a new project or open an existing one.
Right-click on the project name in Solution Explorer and select 'Properties'.
In the Application tab, locate the 'Target framework' dropdown menu.
Select '.NET Framework 4.5' from the dropdown list.
Save the changes.
Note that if .NET Framework 4.5 does not appear in the list, make sure that your Visual Studio installation includes the .NET Framework 4.5 targeting pack. If it's not installed, you can modify your Visual Studio installation through the Visual Studio Installer to include this component.