Download .NET 9 Preview 2 (Offline Installers)

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Microsoft released the first preview version of .NET 9 last month, and now it is time for the next preview release. Microsoft has rolled out .NET 9 Preview 2 which is now available to download. This update makes changes to the binaries which have been discussed on GitHub.

Going forward, Microsoft has changed its strategy for announcing .NET updates. Now, Microsoft will make the announcements for preview versions of .NET in GitHub Discussions, while leaving the blog posts for the stable releases. You can read about their announcement plan in the following Discussion thread:

Welcome to .NET Release News on GitHub Discussions!

.NET 9 focuses on cloud-native and intelligent app development with artificial intelligence (AI) integration. Of course, Microsoft keeps on making improvements to its binaries for a better development experience.

You can download .NET 9 Preview 2 SDKs, Runtimes, and ASP.NET Cores using the direct download links provided below.

Download .NET 9 Preview 2

Use the direct download links below to download the .NET 9 Preview 2 Runtime, SDKs, and ASP.NET Core matching your operating system and architecture. Simply click on the respective link in the “Download” column to begin the download.

Runtime

VersionPlatformDownload
.NET 9 Preview 2 Desktop RuntimeWindowsx64
x86
ARM64
.NET 9 Preview 2 RuntimeWindowsx64
x86
ARM64
.NET 9 Preview 2 RuntimemacOSx64
ARM64
.NET 9 Preview 2 Runtime BinariesLinuxx64
ARM32
ARM64
.NET 9 Preview 2 Runtime BinariesLinux Alpinex64
ARM32
ARM64
Download .NET 9 Preview 2 Runtimes

SDK

VersionPlatformDownload
.NET 9.0.100 Preview 2 SDKWindowsx64
x86
ARM64
.NET 9.0.100 Preview 2 SDKmacOSx64
ARM64
.NET 9.0.100 Preview 2 SDK BinariesLinuxx64
ARM32
ARM64
.NET 9.0.100 Preview 2 SDK BinariesLinux Alpinex64
ARM32
ARM64
Download .NET 9 Preview 2 SDKs

ASP.NET Core

VersionPlatformDownload
.NET 9 Preview 2 ASP.NET Core RuntimeWindowsHosting bundle
x64
x86
ARM64 (Binaries)
.NET 9 Preview 2 ASP.NET Core Runtime BinariesmacOSx64
ARM64
.NET 9 Preview 2 ASP.NET Core Runtime BinariesLinuxx64
ARM32
ARM64
.NET 9 Preview 2 ASP.NET Core Runtime BinariesLinux Alpinex64
ARM32
ARM64
Download .NET 9 Preview 2 ASP.NET Cores

Click on this link for more .NET 9 download options.

Once downloaded, simply execute the package and proceed with the on-screen instructions to install .NET.

Once you have installed the newer .NET preview version, all your applications will run using the new build as the previous preview version will be replaced. However, if a stable version is installed and running, it will not be replaced.

When installed, you may check which .NET version is running by running the following command in Command Prompt:

wmic product get description | findstr /C:.NET

What’s new in .NET 9 Preview 2

.NET 9 will be the regular release (Standard Term Release) of .NET, as opposed to .NET 8, which was the Long Term Servicing (LTS) release. It will be supported for 18 months from its stable release expected on 12th November 2024.

This .NET release brings breaking changes to the technology with a primary focus on cloud integration and intelligent application development. It is compatible with Visual Studio 17.10 latest preview release.

The following are the focus areas and new features in .NET 9 Preview 2:

.NET 9 Release History

Complete VersionRelease DateSignificant ImprovementsAnnouncement
.NET 9 Preview 212-Mar-24New options for serialization, performance upgrades, new CountBy and AggregateBy methodsMicrosoft announces .NET 9 Preview 2
.NET 9 Preview 113-Feb-24Improvements to AI integration for developers, focus on cloud-native and intelligent app creation. Microsoft announces .NET 9 Preview 1
.NET 9 version history
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Subhan Zafar is an established IT professional with interests in Windows and Server infrastructure testing and research, and is currently working with Itechtics as a research consultant. He has studied Electrical Engineering and is also certified by Huawei (HCNA & HCNP Routing and Switching).

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