Do you want to run apps? The runtime includes everything you need to run existing apps/programs built with .NET Framework. Not necessarily to be confused with «Microsoft .NET Runtime».
Do you want to run apps? The runtime includes everything you need to run existing apps/programs built with .NET Framework. Not necessarily to be confused with «Microsoft .NET Runtime».
Normally the runtime is installed by default with all x64 versions of Windows 11, and with x64 and x86 versions of Windows 10 22H2, which as of January 14, 2026 causes complications with the Winget verification process. Due to that, this package can by default only be installed on ARM64 devices, and users of x64/x86 versions of Windows 10 ≤21H2 cannot use this package even if they are still on Framework 4.8.0.
Technical details
Publisher
Microsoft Corporation
Version
4.8.1
License
Proprietary (Freeware)
Installer type
exe
Architecture
arm64
Package ID
Microsoft.DotNet.Framework.Runtime
Admin rights
Required
Install Microsoft .NET Framework Runtime 4.8.1 from the command line
Yes, Microsoft .NET Framework Runtime 4.8.1 is free to download and use on Windows.
What is the latest version of Microsoft .NET Framework Runtime 4.8.1?
The latest version is 4.8.1.
Is it safe to download Microsoft .NET Framework Runtime 4.8.1?
The download button links to the official installer published on download.microsoft.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with c0ca2e0c9cd18a24a0a77369a13fae2c2c4e8bc83355dd24e5ddc00f9d791fe3.
Which Windows versions does Microsoft .NET Framework Runtime 4.8.1 support?
Microsoft .NET Framework Runtime 4.8.1 runs on Windows and is available for ARM64 systems.
How do I install Microsoft .NET Framework Runtime 4.8.1 silently?
Run the offline installer with "NDP481-x86-x64-AllOS-ENU.exe" /passive /AcceptEULA /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Microsoft.DotNet.Framework.Runtime -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Microsoft .NET Framework Runtime 4.8.1?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Microsoft .NET Framework Runtime 4.8.1 and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DotNet.Framework.Runtime -e.
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