Is the.NET Framework the same as the.NET CLR?

Question

In the company where I work we are migrating a server, but the people who assist us when adding a group of applications only see the versions of the.NET CLR unlike with Windows 7 which says it has the.NET Framework. I would like to know more than anything if it is something similar or if they are the same and serve the same purpose, since no matter how much I research and install versions it always says.NET CLR and this itself has us stopped.

Answer 1

Hi @Abiud Misael Benitez , Welcome to Microsoft Q&A,

1. .NET Framework: This is a software framework developed by Microsoft that runs primarily on Microsoft Windows. It includes a large class library called Framework Class Library (FCL) and provides language interoperability across several programming languages. The .NET Framework includes a Common Language Runtime (CLR), which is responsible for managing the execution of .NET programs.
2. Common Language Runtime (CLR): The CLR is a part of the .NET Framework. It is the runtime environment that manages the execution of .NET applications. It provides services such as memory management, thread management, security, and exception handling.

It seems like the tool or interface you are using might be using the term ".NET CLR" to refer to the Common Language Runtime. In the context of Windows 7 or other Windows operating systems, you might see references to the ".NET Framework" because it includes both the framework libraries and the CLR.

Best Regards,

Jiale

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