Is It On Arm?
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.NET SDK on Windows on ARM

Microsoft · Languages & SDKs
YESAn official ARM64 build is available.

Arm64 installers

Native build listed · awaiting our check
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Details

ARCHITECTURE
ARM64 (native)
BUILD
Official
GET IT FROM
Direct download
LICENSE
Open source
PUBLISHER
Microsoft
CONFIRMED NATIVE
Pending
TESTED BY
Not yet
DOWNLOAD LINK CHECKED
2026-11-05
ARM64 PROOF
Download page mentions ARM64
SOURCES
Our research

Make sure it's running native

  1. 01Open .NET SDK, then press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. 02On the Details page, right-click a column header, choose Select columns, and tick Architecture.
  3. 03Find its process. ARM64 means native. x64 means you have the emulated build, so reinstall it from the link above.
What ARM64EC and the other values mean

Questions

Does .NET SDK run natively on Windows on ARM?

Yes. Microsoft publishes an official ARM64 build.

Where do I download .NET SDK for ARM64?

Use the direct download link on this page. Arm64 installers. If Task Manager shows the app as x64 after installing, you have the emulated build.

Will .NET SDK run on a Snapdragon X laptop or Copilot+ PC?

Yes. The ARM64 build runs on any Windows 11 on ARM PC, including Snapdragon X-series laptops, Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, and other Copilot+ PCs.