.NET Framework "is not supported on this operating system"

Sean Thornton 0 Reputation points
2023-12-13T01:04:24.49+00:00

I have a Windows 10 Pro and I made sure I have enough disk space, RAM, a big enough processor, a 64-bit PC, etc., basically I met all the system requirements for the .NET framework but I am getting the blocking issue as follows. How do I fix this: thumbnail_image

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  1. S.Sengupta 24,476 Reputation points MVP
    2023-12-13T01:16:22.6+00:00

    The following versions of Windows 10 support .NET Framework 4.81, where it can be installed separately.

    Windows 10 2022 Update
    (version 22H2)

    Windows 10 November 2021 Update
    (version 21H2)

    Windows 10 May 2021 Update
    (version 21H1)

    Windows 10 October 2020 Update
    (version 20H2)

    Ref:

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/framework/get-started/system-requirements


  2. Jiachen Li-MSFT 34,221 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2023-12-13T01:34:45.0566667+00:00

    Hi @Sean Thornton ,

    It is recommended that you install it. .NET Framework 4.8 instead of .NET Framework 4.8.1, which is what you need to run your application.

    Best Regards.

    Jiachen Li


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