.NET Core not showing in target framework dropdown for visual studio 2022

Question

I have installed .NET core 3.1 and verified i can run .NET core 3.1 apps on my machine however when i go to create a new project the dropdown for target frameworks only allows .NET 6.0. I am using visual studio 2022. I am using visual studio 2019 on my laptop and i can add .NET core projects just fine.

Has anyone ran into this?

Solipsism

In order to run a .NET Core 3.1 app, you need the .NET Core 3.1 runtime - which you obviously have, if you can run the app. But for VS 2022 to be able to use .NET Core 3.1 as a targetting platform, you need the .NET Core 3.1 SDK - not just the runtime...... – Cousingerman

dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/visual-studio-sdks – Shantishantung

Answer 1

Create the app in either 5 or 6. Then in the Application properties change the Target Framework to .Net 3.1.

Long term support is limited for anything before .Net 5, so they are not making it an option on new projects and directing to the newer versions.

Duroc

Answer 2

• Open Visual studio installer from start menu
• Select Modify from Visual Studio that you want to add
• in individual components select .net core or framework that you want to add to your visual studio version

Valer

Simply updating VS fixed the problem for me – Leadsman

Yes, simply updating the VS to the latest worked for me too. – Lithotomy

Answer 3

I'm using VS2022 and was facing the same issue. I installed the .NET SDK 3.1.416 from here and restarted the VS. I am now able to create project with .NET core 3.1 target framework.

Boeschen

Answer 4

None of these worked for me. There is an option to Upgrade the project with Visual Studio Upgrade Assistant. Right click on the project and "Upgrade", then following the steps to either install the assistant if not present, or directly choose another .NET framework otherwise.

Remus