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.NET Core 2.1 SDK (v2.1.521) - Windows x86 Installer!
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Step 1: Run Installer
When your download completes, run the installer and complete the steps to install .NET on your machine.
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Step 2: Verify Installation
When the installer completes, open a new command prompt and run the dotnet
command. This will verify .NET is correctly installed and ready to use.
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Step 3: Get Started
Now that you've got .NET installed, let's build your first app with our step-by-step tutorial.
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