.NET Framework 4.6.1 end of support
Is .NET Framework 4.6.1 still supported?
No Support ended
Support for .NET Framework 4.6.1 ended on April 26, 2022.
Key dates Vendor-confirmed
| Release date | November 30, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Support ends | April 26, 2022 |
Notes: Microsoft's .NET Framework lifecycle page (Component policy) lists this version's start and end dates.
Source quality: Every date shown is confirmed in the vendor's own content; anything shown as Unknown is not yet confirmed anywhere.
What the end of support means
- After the final end date the software keeps running, but the vendor no longer ships fixes or security patches. Known vulnerabilities stay open, and compliance or cyber-insurance requirements may treat it as unsupported software.
Upgrade paths
Upgrade to a supported .NET Framework version
Staying on the same product usually means the least retraining. Check the upgrade path and system requirements in the vendor documentation; some upgrades must go through an intermediate version.
Buy more time
Some vendors sell extended or paid security support after the standard end date. Check the vendor's lifecycle page for this version.
Sources
Vendor lifecycle page for the product: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-framework
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