.NET 7 has been updated to version 7.0.2. This is a non-security update that includes several fixes and improvements for different repositories.

.NET 7.0.2 has been tested with the latest preview version of Visual Studio 2022 version 17.4.

Microsoft continuously improves .NET versions by releasing a newer, improved version each month. .NET 7.0.2 is released as a January 2023 update.

Continue down below to learn about .NET 7.0.2 and install SDKs, Runtimes. and ASP .NET Cores.

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What’s New in .NET 7.0.2

There are a plethora of new improvements and fixes in .NET 7.0.2 over its predecessor, .NET 7.0.1. Microsoft has mainly focused on the following areas with this release:

• [Updates repositories]
  • dotnet/sdk: .NET SDK
  • dotnet/aspnet: ASP.NET Core Runtime
  • dotnet/runtime: .NET Runtime
  • dotnet/runtime-deps: .NET Runtime Dependencies
  • dotnet/samples: .NET Samples
• [Additional fixes]
  • Efcore
  • Runtime

To read more about the different improvements, click on the links given above to be redirected to the original Microsoft announcement.

Download .NET 7.0.2

Use the direct download links below to download the .NET 7.0.2 Runtimes, SDKs, and ASP.NET Core matching your operating system and architecture.

Runtime

Download .NET 7.0.2 Desktop Runtime for Windows x64

Download .NET 7.0.2 Desktop Runtime for Windows x86

Download .NET 7.0.2 Desktop Runtime for Windows ARM64

Download .NET 7.0.2 Runtime for macOS x64

Download .NET 7.0.2 Runtime for macOS ARM64

Download .NET 7.0.2 Runtime Binaries for Linux Arm32

Download .NET 7.0.2 Runtime Binaries for Linux Arm64

Download .NET 7.0.2 Runtime Binaries for Linux Arm32 Alpine

Download .NET 7.0.2 Runtime Binaries for Linux Arm64 Alpine

Download .NET 7.0.2 Runtime Binaries for Linux x64

Download .NET 7.0.2 Runtime Binaries for Linux x64 Alpine

SDK

Download .NET SDK 7.0.102 for Windows x64

Download .NET SDK 7.0.102 for Windows x86

Download .NET SDK 7.0.102 for Windows ARM64

Download .NET SDK 7.0.102 for macOS x64

Download .NET SDK 7.0.102 for macOS ARM64

Download .NET SDK 7.0.102 Binaries for Linux Arm32

Download .NET SDK 7.0.102 Binaries for Linux Arm64

Download .NET SDK 7.0.102 Binaries for Linux Arm32 Alpine

Download .NET SDK 7.0.102 Binaries for Linux Arm64 Alpine

Download .NET SDK 7.0.102 Binaries for Linux x64

Download .NET SDK 7.0.102 Binaries for Linux x64 Alpine

ASP.NET Core

Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.2 hosting Bundle for Windows

Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.2 for Windows x64

Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.2 for Windows x86

Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.2 Binaries for Windows ARM64

Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.2 Binaries for macOS x64

Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.2 Binaries for macOS ARM64

Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.2 Binaries for Linux Arm32

Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.2 Binaries for Linux Arm64

Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.2 Binaries for Linux Arm32 Alpine

Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.2 Binaries for Linux Arm64 Alpine

Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.2 Binaries for Linux x64

Download ASP.NET Core Runtime 7.0.2 Binaries for Linux x64 Alpine

More download and install options here.

Install .NET 7.0.2

You can begin by downloading the right .NET version for you from the links above and then running it to begin the installation process. Here is how:

Once you have installed the newer .NET version, all your applications will run using the new build as the previous version will be replaced.

1. Execute the downloaded installation package and click Install.

   Run the installation package by double-clicking it (in the case of macOS and Windows), and then clicking Install on the installation wizard.

2. Close the wizard once the installation is complete.

   The installation will now begin. It does not take much time nor does it require a restart. Click Close once it has been installed successfully.

You have now installed the .NET. You may check which .NET version is running by typing in the following command in Command Prompt:

wmic product get description | findstr /C:.NET

How to Remove/Uninstall .NET

If you wish to remove a .NET version from your computer, you can simply uninstall it like any other regular application. Here are the steps to following:

1. Open the Programs & Features applet by typing in “appwiz.cpl” in the Run Command box.

2. Right-click the .NET component that you want to remove, then click Uninstall from the context menu.

   The uninstallation wizard will now launch.

3. Click Uninstall again.

4. When removed, click Close.

Conclusion

If you are a developer, then we would recommend that you upgrade to .NET 7.0.2 since it includes new fixes. It gives you more flexibility over your code with faster and more efficient coding; achieving more with less scripting.