is the last major planned release for the .NET Framework 4.x family. It is fully backward compatible with .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and 4.x.
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Last updated: 2025 (Current as of latest Microsoft documentation) Original sources: Microsoft Learn (.NET Framework 4.8.1 Deployment Guide), Microsoft Download Center. is the last major planned release for the
is the last major planned release for the .NET Framework 4.x family. It is fully backward compatible with .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 and 4.x.
Note: For building software, you will want to scroll down that same page to download the instead. 🛠️ How to Install It
Last updated: 2025 (Current as of latest Microsoft documentation) Original sources: Microsoft Learn (.NET Framework 4.8.1 Deployment Guide), Microsoft Download Center.