How do I update Microsoft Silverlight?

By Lexie Tanner 4 years ago

How do I update Microsoft Silverlight?

How to Update Microsoft Silverlight

  1. Open the “Start” menu.
  2. Click “Check for Updates.” If an “important/optional updates are available” link appears, click the link to view the updates.
  3. Check the box beside the Silverlight update.

Is Microsoft Silverlight discontinued?

Microsoft Silverlight will reach the end of support on October 12, 2021. Silverlight development framework is currently only supported on Internet Explorer 10 and Internet Explorer 11, with support for Internet Explorer 10 ending on January 31, 2020.

How do I fix Microsoft Silverlight?

Troubleshooting Microsoft Silverlight

  1. Scroll down to the “Resolution” section and select the “Microsoft Fix It” button.
  2. Save this file to your computer and run it.
  3. Press “Next” on the window and the program will scan for any issues and automatically remove the broken copy of Silverlight.

How do I reinstall Silverlight on Windows 10?

To reinstall Silverlight:

  1. Go to: https://www.microsoft.com/getsilverlight/get-started/install/
  2. Click to Install.
  3. Click Save File.
  4. Double click on Silverlight download.
  5. If prompted with message: Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?
  6. Click Install Now.
  7. Click Close.

What is the use of Microsoft Silverlight?

Microsoft Silverlight (Silverlight) is an application framework for writing and running rich internet applications, with features and purposes similar to those of Adobe Flash. The run-time environment for Silverlight is available as a plug-in for most web browsers.

How do you reset Microsoft Silverlight?

To delete the Silverlight Cache, complete the following:

  1. Close all Microsoft Internet Explorer windows.
  2. Click Start > All Programs > Microsoft Silverlight.
  3. Choose the Application Storage tab.
  4. Click Delete all.
  5. Click Yes in the “Delete application storage for all Web sites?” dialog.
  6. Click OK.

How do you reset Silverlight?

To clear the Silverlight Cache, on your client machine:

  1. go to start – > Microsoft Silverlight.
  2. In the Silverlight window, select the “Application Storage” tab and click Delete All.
  3. Uncheck the “Enable application Storage” option to disable Silverlight Cache.
  4. Click OK to close the window.

Do you have to download Microsoft Silverlight updates?

If you decide not to use the auto-update feature, you must download the latest Silverlight updates by enrolling in Microsoft Update or periodically visiting the Silverlight Web site .

Who is the vice president of Microsoft Silverlight?

Hear Scott Guthrie, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft’s .NET Developer Platform, as he introduces Silverlight 4 and shows how Silverlight helps companies design, develop and deliver engaging, interactive applications for the Web, desktop and mobile devices.

Do you need UAC for Silverlight to update?

If you are using Windows Vista and User Account Control (UAC) is enabled, then Silverlight will require your permission to download and install updates. Silverlight asks for your permission to update by showing you a prompt when updates are found.

When is the release date for Silverlight 4?

Watch a webcast of the Microsoft Silverlight 4 Launch on April 13th at 8:00am Pacific Daylight Time, available both live or on demand.