Overview
What is Enterprise Library?
Enterprise Library : A collection of reusable application blocks designed to assist software developers
In depth
A closer look at Enterprise Library
The patterns & practices Enterprise Library was designed to be a collection of reusable application blocks designed to assist software developers with common enterprise development challenges. This following application blocks are included: Caching Application Block, Cryptography Application Block, Data Access Application Block, Exception Handling Application Block, Logging Application Block, Policy Injection Application Block, Security Application Block, Validation Application Block, and Unity Application Block. The Microsoft Enterprise Library 5.0 Optional Update 1 package contains Enterprise Library 5.0 with fixes for Unity Interception and file configuration source. This update is required if you are using the Silverlight Integration Pack and need WCF RIA Services Integration or configuration tool support.
Requirements
System requirements
Windows 2008 R2 / Windows 2008 / Windows 2003 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP
Verdict
Should you download Enterprise Library?
Enterprise Library runs on
Windows 10/11
and is available under the
Freeware
license
— the installer is 11 MB.
We’ve catalogued it under
General.
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At a glance
Enterprise Library specifications
- Last updated
- Apr 27, 2026
- Requirements
- Windows 2008 R2 / Windows 2008 / Windows 2003 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista / Windows XP
- License
- Freeware
- Operating system
- Windows 10/11
- File size
- 11 MB
- Price
- Free
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