Introducing .NET Framework 4.8.1: Key Updates for Windows 11 and 10

Release Information:

• Date: June 13, 2023
• Version: .NET Framework 4.8.1 (KB5011048)
• Channel: Release Preview
• Applies to:
• Windows 11, version 21H2 (original release)
• Windows 10, version 21H2 (LTSC)
• Windows 10, version 22H2 Key Updates and Improvements:

Native Arm64 Architecture Support (Windows 11 Only)​

.NET Framework 4.8.1 now includes native support for the Arm64 architecture, enhancing performance and integration on Arm64 devices running Windows 11.

Accessibility Improvements​

Significant accessibility improvements have been made to ensure the .NET Framework is more user-friendly and accessible to a wider range of users, including those with disabilities.

Additional Enhancements​

Various other improvements have been integrated into this release to optimize performance and stability. Resources: [*Complete List of Improvements and Release Notes*: For an in-depth look at all the improvements, check out the https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/framework/whats-new/whats-new-in-dotnet-framework and the https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/announcing-net-framework-4-8-1/. [Upcoming Availability: .NET Framework 4.8.1 will soon be available on Windows Update and Catalog. More information on this upcoming release can be found .NET Framework 4.8.1 is available on Windows Update and Catalog - .NET Blog. Feedback: We highly value your feedback. Please file any feedback or issues related to the .NET Framework 4.8.1 in the Feedback Hub under the appropriate category. Thanks, Windows Insider Program Team Original URL:** Releasing .NET Framework 4.8.1 to the Release Preview Channel