: A primary focus for this release, introducing enhancements in Windows Forms and WPF to better support Assistive Technology. This includes improved ToolTips, LiveRegions, and notification events for visually impaired users. Runtime Improvements
Running on Windows 10 64-bit, .NET Framework 4.8 leverages the full power of modern hardware through several critical enhancements:
Q: What are the system requirements for .NET Framework 4.8? A: The system requirements for .NET Framework 4.8 include Windows 10 64-bit, Windows Server 2019, or later versions.
Starting with Windows 10 May 2019 Update, 4.8 is included as an OS component. This is huge for developers. If you are building a desktop application (WPF or Windows Forms) for a corporate environment, you don't have to worry about asking the IT department to install a runtime. You know for a fact that every single Windows 10 64-bit machine already has it. That reduces deployment friction to zero.