System Requirements for DevExpress WinForms Controls

Jan 25, 2026
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This help topic describes system requirements to install and use DevExpress WinForms Controls. It lists supported versions of .NET Framework, .NET, and Visual Studio, and explains how to choose the correct configuration for your projects.

Use this information before installing DevExpress or upgrading an existing application.

Supported .NET Framework Versions

Use the following table to verify compatibility between your DevExpress version and the target .NET Framework.

Important

If you target an unsupported .NET Framework version, the DevExpress-powered project may not compile or may fail at runtime.

DevExpress Version	.NET 4.5	.NET 4.5.2	.NET 4.6	.NET 4.6.2	.NET 4.7	.NET 4.8
v24.2 - v25.2
v21.2-v24.1
v18.2-v21.1

Supported .NET Versions (.NET / .NET Core)

Use the following table to verify compatibility between your DevExpress version and the target .NET version.

DevExpress Version	.NET 6 (LTS)	.NET 7	.NET 8 (LTS)	.NET 9	.NET 10
v25.2
v24.2 - v25.1
v24.1
v23.1 - v23.2

Download: .NET 10 for Windows

See the following help topic for additional information: .NET / .NET Core Support and Migration from .NET Framework.

Supported Visual Studio Versions

The table below lists compatible Visual Studio versions for specific DevExpress versions.

DevExpress Version	Visual Studio 2013	Visual Studio 2015	Visual Studio 2017	Visual Studio 2019	Visual Studio 2022	Visual Studio 2026
v25.2
v24.2 - v25.1
v22.2 - v24.1
v21.2 - v22.1

Download: Visual Studio 2026

Note

Required workload : Install the .NET desktop development workload in Visual Studio before using DevExpress WinForms Controls (for .NET and .NET Framework application development).

Modify Visual Studio workloads, components, and language packs

JetBrains Rider Support

DevExpress Version	JetBrains Rider (Latest)
v25.2

Express Editions Limitations

Visual Studio Express editions may not support some design-time features of DevExpress WinForms controls.

Download Previous DevExpress Versions

If you need an earlier version of a DevExpress product, download it from the DevExpress Download Manager. You must sign in to access the download.