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Microsoft decouples .NET Framework 3.5 from Windows

Microsoft has announced that the classic .NET Framework version 3.5 will no longer be part of the operating system setup in Windows 11 starting in 2026. Previously, .NET Framework 3.5 was an optional ...
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Microsoft to deliver .NET framework via Windows Update, Catalog, on older Windows 11 and 10Microsoft to deliver .NET framework via Windows Update, Catalog, on older Windows 11 ...

Microsoft had stated that that 4.8.1 would be available by default on Windows 11 22H2. The tech giant delivered the most updated version of .NET Framework 4.8.1 on ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: Multiple .NET Framework versions reach end of life in April

Microsoft has reminded customers that multiple .NET Framework versions signed using the insecure Secure Hash Algorithm 1 (SHA-1) will reach their end of life this month. The .NET Framework is a free ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft: Windows Server now supports automatic .NET updates

Microsoft says Windows admins can now opt into automatic updates for .NET Framework and .NET Core via Microsoft Update (MU) on Windows Server systems. The new option has started rolling out today, and ...

Do you still run Windows XP and want an unofficial ‘Service Pack 4?’

Service Pack 4 can be installed on any XP system running at least SP1, or SP4 could be integrated into an installation media to quickly and easily bring new installs up to date. Developer harkaz says ...