Microsoft.net.native.framework.1.7 ((link)) Jun 2026

Unlike traditional .NET Framework (machine-wide MSI), microsoft.net.native.framework.1.7 is a in the Windows AppX/MSIX model.

While Microsoft has since released newer versions (like 2.2 and 2.3), version 1.7 is still required for apps built with older versions of the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) SDK. If you uninstall it, apps that rely on it—like older versions of the Calculator, Photos, or third-party utilities—will stop working immediately. Common Issues: The 0x80073CF3 Error microsoft.net.native.framework.1.7

These are managed assemblies – they are pure native PE (Portable Executable) DLLs, typically optimized for specific architectures: x86, x64, ARM, ARM64. Unlike traditional

Understanding Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.7: The Backbone of UWP Performance Common Issues: The 0x80073CF3 Error These are managed

💡 Usually, the Windows Store is supposed to fetch this automatically. If it fails, you can often "kickstart" the registration using PowerShell: powershell

Only the code the app actually needs is included.