.NET Framework 4.8 end of support
Is .NET Framework 4.8 still supported?
Yes Supported
.NET Framework 4.8 is supported. No end-of-support date has been announced.
Key dates Vendor-confirmed
| Release date | April 18, 2019 |
|---|---|
| End of support | No end date announced |
Notes: .NET Framework is a Windows component; Microsoft's lifecycle page lists no end date for this version (it is supported as part of the Windows versions it is installed on). Start date from the same page.
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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