Microsoft .NET Framework v4.8

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https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/announcing-the-net-framework-4-8

 

We are thrilled to announce the release of the .NET Framework 4.8 today. It’s included in the Windows 10 May 2019 Update. .NET Framework 4.8 is also available on Windows 7+ and Windows Server 2008 R2+.

 

You can install .NET 4.8 from our .NET Download site. For building applications targeting .NET Framework 4.8, you can download the .NET 4.8 Developer Pack. If you just want the .NET 4.8 runtime, you can try:

 

• .NET 4.8 Web Installer – requires an internet connection during installation
  
• .NET 4.8 Offline installer – can be downloaded and installed later in a disconnected state
  

The .NET Framework 4.8 includes an updated toolset as well as improvements in several areas:

 

• [Runtime] JIT and NGEN Improvements
  
• [bCL] Updated ZLib
  
• [bCL] Reducing FIPS Impact on Cryptography
  
• [WinForms] Accessibility Enhancements
  
• [WCF] Service Behavior Enhancements
  
• [WPF] High DPI Enhancements, UIAutomation Improvements
  

You can see the complete list of improvements in the .NET Framework 4.8 release notes. Reference sources have also been updated for .NET 4.8.

 

Supported Windows Versions

• Windows Client versions: Windows 10 version 1903, Windows 10 version 1809, Windows 10 version 1803, Windows 10 version 1709, Windows 10 version 1703, Windows 10 version 1607, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 SP1
  
• Windows Server versions: Windows Server 2019, Windows Server version 1803, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1