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4.8.1 is the arm version of the framework. you are probably using an intel pc.
Why does Microsoft still recommend the .NET Framework 4.8 although the current version is 4.8.1.?
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Martin Fessler
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Hello,
the current version of the .NET Framework is 4.8.1.
Nevertheless, version 4.8 is recommended to me when I visit the download page (with a Win10 Pro x64 22H2).
Why is that?
Thanks and greetings,
Martin
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Jiachen Li-MSFT 34,221 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff2023-02-23T06:21:19.9333333+00:00 Hi @Martin Fessler ,
.NET Framework 4.8.1 includes native support for the Arm64 architecture (Windows 11+) and accessibility improvements as well as other improvements.
Check Announcing .NET Framework 4.8.1
Best Regards.
Jiachen Li
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