Microsoft decouples .NET Framework 3.5 from Windows

The classic .NET Framework 3.5 will no longer be an optional Windows component in the future, but a standalone setup.
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Windows 11 Drops .NET Framework 3.5 From Optional Features in Future Builds

Microsoft is removing .NET Framework 3.5 from Windows 11 Optional Features, starting with Canary builds, shifting it to a standalone install.

Microsoft Releases .NET 11 Preview 1

The first .NET 11 preview release adds enhancements across the .NET Runtime, SDK, libraries, C#, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, .NET ...
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.NET 11 Preview 1 Is Live With Runtime Tweaks, C# Updates & MAUI Improvements

Microsoft has released .NET 11 Preview 1, bringing runtime enhancements, new C# features, MAUI improvements, and WebAssembly updates ahead of its November stable launch.