What window framework should I target in order to run .Net 8.0

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What window framework should I target in order to run .Net 8.0

Ronald Rex 1,671

I have intstalled .Net 8 SDK but I can't run my project targeting this Framework?

Karen Payne MVP 35,596 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2024-01-05T22:37:16.5833333+00:00

Did you install both SDK and runtime? From here.

Do you see this on the property page?
Ronald Rex 1,671 Reputation points

2024-01-05T22:53:51.7366667+00:00

Yes, I installed both the SDK and Windows Runtime.
Karen Payne MVP 35,596 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2024-01-06T07:55:03.82+00:00

What happens when you try and run a project?
José Pablo Ramirez (a. k. a. webJose) 430 Reputation points Moderator

2024-01-06T16:54:26.87+00:00

SDK only should be sufficient.
José Pablo Ramirez (a. k. a. webJose) 430 Reputation points Moderator

2024-01-06T16:58:09.0433333+00:00

Open a command prompt/Powershell window and run dotnet new console -o TestConsole. This should create a new folder named TestConsole in the current directory (most likely your user's profile folder). In this folder, you'll find TestConsole.csproj. Open it with a text editor as it is an XML file. In the property group, do you see this: <TargetFramework>net8.0</TargetFramework>?

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Karen Payne MVP 35,596 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2024-01-05T22:37:16.5833333+00:00

Did you install both SDK and runtime? From here.

Do you see this on the property page?
Ronald Rex 1,671 Reputation points

2024-01-05T22:53:51.7366667+00:00

Yes, I installed both the SDK and Windows Runtime.
Karen Payne MVP 35,596 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2024-01-06T07:55:03.82+00:00

What happens when you try and run a project?
José Pablo Ramirez (a. k. a. webJose) 430 Reputation points Moderator

2024-01-06T16:54:26.87+00:00

SDK only should be sufficient.
José Pablo Ramirez (a. k. a. webJose) 430 Reputation points Moderator

2024-01-06T16:58:09.0433333+00:00

Open a command prompt/Powershell window and run dotnet new console -o TestConsole. This should create a new folder named TestConsole in the current directory (most likely your user's profile folder). In this folder, you'll find TestConsole.csproj. Open it with a text editor as it is an XML file. In the property group, do you see this: <TargetFramework>net8.0</TargetFramework>?

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Hi @Ronald Rex , Welcome to Microsoft Q&A,

You can use the installer to install the corresponding sdk, which does not require you to manually modify environment variables, etc.

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After installing the sdk, create a new project normally, such as Windows Forms App(.net).

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Jiale

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