Microsoft .NET Framework is a full cumulative update that contains many new features building incrementally upon .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and includes cumulative servicing updates. Performance improvements to WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation), including a faster startup time and improved performance for Bitmap effects. Additional functionality for WPF includes better support for line of business applications, native splash screen support, DirectX pixel shader support, and the new WebBrowser control.