If you need to remove modern .NET SDKs or Runtimes (like .NET 5, 6, 7, or 8), follow these steps to use the official Microsoft .NET Uninstall Tool. 1. Download the Tool
To remove a specific SDK, use the following syntax: dotnet-core-uninstall remove --sdk [VERSION] Example: dotnet-core-uninstall remove --sdk 6.0.406 . Removing Legacy .NET Framework (Windows Feature) download net framework uninstall tool
You can download the MSI installer directly from the GitHub releases page for the tool. Alternatively, use (winget) by running this command in PowerShell: winget install --id Microsoft.DotNet.UninstallTool --source winget . 2. List Installed Versions If you need to remove modern
Before deleting anything, identify what is on your system. Open an elevated Command Prompt or PowerShell and run: dotnet-core-uninstall list . 3. Perform a Dry Run Removing Legacy
On modern Windows versions (10 and 11), .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 are built into the operating system and cannot be "uninstalled" via a traditional downloader. Instead, they must be disabled: .NET Uninstall Tool overview - .NET - Microsoft Learn