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How to change target framework in visual studio

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Final answer:

To change the target framework in Visual Studio, open your project, go to 'Properties' and select the desired framework under 'Target framework'.

Step-by-step explanation:

To change the target framework in Visual Studio, follow these steps:

  1. Open your project in Visual Studio.
  2. Right-click on the project in the Solution Explorer and select 'Properties'.
  3. In the 'Properties' window, go to the 'Application' tab.
  4. Under 'Target framework', select the desired framework from the dropdown list.
  5. Click 'OK' to save the changes.

For example, if you want to change the target framework to .NET Framework 4.7.2, select that option from the dropdown list.

To change the target framework in Visual Studio, open project properties, select the 'Application' tab, choose a new framework from the 'Target framework' dropdown, confirm the change, and save. Ensure the new framework is compatible with your code and dependencies.

To change the target framework in Visual Studio, follow these steps:

  1. Open your project in Visual Studio.
  2. Right-click on the project in the Solution Explorer and select Properties.
  3. In the properties window, click on the Application tab.
  4. Locate the Target framework dropdown list. You will see the current target framework selected here.
  5. Select the framework version you want to target from the dropdown list.
  6. Visual Studio will prompt you to confirm the change as it may require the project to be closed and reopened. Click Yes to proceed.
  7. Save the changes by clicking File > Save All or using the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + S.

Note that changing the target framework can lead to incompatibilities with your existing code or libraries if they do not support the new framework version. Always ensure that all dependencies are compatible with the new target framework you choose.

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