Unlike traditional .NET Framework (machine-wide MSI), microsoft.net.native.framework.1.7 is a in the Windows AppX/MSIX model.
If you’ve ever peeked into your C:\Program Files\WindowsApps folder or run a PowerShell command to list installed packages, you’ve likely seen a name like . microsoft.net.native.framework.1.7
microsoft.net.native.framework.1.7 is a fascinating artifact of Microsoft’s attempt to reconcile managed code productivity with C++ performance in the sandboxed UWP world. It is a – a hybrid between the old .NET Framework and a modern app-local runtime. For developers and system administrators, it’s a critical dependency to recognize when debugging app installation or startup failures. Unlike traditional
This framework is typically distributed in two architecture-specific versions: Unlike traditional .NET Framework (machine-wide MSI)
Comparison between and .NET Core/6+ architectures.