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How I do target Framework 4.8 when I have VS2022 installed

Since I have installed VS2022, I can not create a new project targetting framework 4.8.

Whenever I click "New project" from within VS2019, it seems to invoke VS2022 which leaves me with no choice but NetCore or Framework 5. Both don't work for me.

I start VS2019:

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Now I click "Create new project":

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So, there seems to be no way to do what I want.

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"Installing other frameswork..." does not help. I already have them installed, so their installer only offers me to restore / modify / repair them.

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What else could I try?

Edit: Yes, in the installer, Framework 4.8 is activated:

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Solution

  • You should select the Windows Forms App (.NET Framework) project template. If you select the Windows Forms App project template , then it will only have .NET Core or.NET 5/6 as targets. Project Template NET Framework

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