Because the .NET Framework is classified as a component of the Windows Operating System, its support phase is directly tied to the underlying OS lifecycle. Microsoft .NET Framework - Microsoft Lifecycle
: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (versions 1507 up to the Anniversary Update 1607).
: Introduced advanced cryptographic options within the System.Security.Cryptography namespace. microsoft .net framework v4.6.2
: WPF applications received native support for dynamic DPI scaling across different monitors.
The release of .NET 4.6.2 brought major performance enhancements and modernized the framework to align with evolving web standards. Cryptography and Security Enhancements Because the
: Removed the historic 260-character length limitation for file paths ( MAX_PATH ) for applications running on Windows 10.
: Enhanced support for certificates containing ECDSA (Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm) keys. : WPF applications received native support for dynamic
Microsoft .NET Framework v4.6.2: Features, Lifecycle, and Migration Guide