Version requirements for .NET 7 SDK
Certain .NET SDK versions require newer versions of Visual Studio and MSBuild.
Version introduced
.NET SDK 7
Change description
The following table shows the minimum version of Visual Studio and MSBuild you need to use the .NET 7.0.100 or 7.0.200 SDK.
| NET SDK version | Minimum Visual Studio and MSBuild version |
|---|---|
| 7.0.100 | 17.4 |
| 7.0.200 | 17.4 |
For more information about minimum supported versions, see Targeting and support rules.
Reason for change
Changes were made to features within the SDK that aren't compatible with previous Visual Studio versions. In addition, it enables .NET SDK partners to have a reliable minimum version of Visual Studio that they can expect to work against.
Recommended action
Upgrade your Visual Studio version to the required version. Alternatively, you can use a global.json file to pin to an older standalone SDK install.
Affected APIs
N/A
See also
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