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ow to revert to .NET 4.8 after installing .NET 4.8.1 Runtime

Sandi Ruther 0 Reputation points
2023-11-10T23:36:58.08+00:00

I was prompted by my PC to update .NET 4.8 to .NET 4.8.1 I selected the Runtime option. Now none of my apps will open. A pop-up message says the app needs .NET 4.8 HELP! How to I revert back to .NET 4.8 or fix the apps so they will run with .NET 4.8.1?

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.NET: Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework.Runtime: An environment required to run apps that aren't compiled to machine language.
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  1. RLWA32 41,456 Reputation points
    2023-11-11T07:38:12.72+00:00

    The update to .Net Framework 4.8.1 (KB5011048) can be uninstalled through the control panel. Open Programs and Features and then select View Installed Updates. It should appear as shown below

    kb5011048

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  2. Jiachen Li-MSFT 27,411 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2023-11-16T09:28:51.6866667+00:00

    Hi @Sandi Ruther ,

    Try the following steps to see if your app works.

    1. Access the Control Panel;
    2. Click Uninstall a program;
    3. In the left menu click on Turn Windows features on or off;
    4. Click the (+) next to .NET Framework 4.8 to expand the session;
    5. Check the options .NET Framework 4.8 advanced services,ASP.NET 4.8 and WCF Services;

    Best Regards.

    Jiachen Li

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