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Microsoft .NET Core

This package is required to run console applications with the .NET Core runtime.

Version 3.1.32 · by Microsoft

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Official site: dot.net

About Microsoft .NET Core

.NET Core is a general purpose development platform maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community on GitHub. It is cross-platform, supporting Windows, macOS and Linux, and can be used in device, cloud, and embedded/IoT scenarios.

This package is required to run console applications with the .NET Core runtime (it is effectively an alias for the [dotnetcore-runtime](https://chocolatey.org/packages/dotnetcore-runtime) package). For running ASP.NET Core applications on IIS or IIS Express, install the [dotnetcore-windowshosting](https://chocolatey.org/packages/dotnetcore-windowshosting) package. For developing .NET Core applications, install the [dotnetcore-sdk](https://chocolatey.org/packages/dotnetcore-sdk) package.

How to install Microsoft .NET Core

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install microsoft-net-core
  4. Open Microsoft .NET Core once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Microsoft .NET Core free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to dot.net, the developer's official site, where Microsoft .NET Core is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Microsoft .NET Core?

The version listed here is 3.1.32, published /Date(1670. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Microsoft .NET Core from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install microsoft-net-core. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Microsoft .NET Core safe?

Microsoft .NET Core downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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