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Aug 12, 2022 · Backend Development

Why .NET Framework 4.8.1’s Native Arm64 Support Matters for Developers

Microsoft’s .NET Framework 4.8.1 update, bundled with Visual Studio 2022 17.3, introduces native Arm64 support and official Arm64EC compatibility, enabling legacy .NET apps to run directly on Arm64 hardware without emulation, while dropping support for older Windows versions and providing new download links.