Are there any known compatibility issues between Garmin Express and different versions of .NET Framework

1. Version requirements: Garmin Express officially requires .NET Framework 4.7 or later[2]. However, some users have reported that the software specifically asks for .NET Framework 4.5.2, even when newer versions are installed[1].

2. Conflicting prompts: Despite Garmin Express requiring .NET Framework 4.7 or later, the installer often prompts users to install or enable .NET Framework 3.5[2][5]. This occurs even on systems with newer versions of .NET Framework already installed.

3. Persistence of the issue: This problem has been reported across multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10 and Windows 11[5]. It appears to be an ongoing issue that Garmin has not fully addressed.

4. Unnecessary dependencies: The Garmin Express installer seems to have dependencies or references to older .NET Framework versions that are not actually used by the software[2]. This causes Windows to prompt for installation of these older versions, even though they're not required for the software to function.

5. Potential solutions: Some users have found that installing specific versions of .NET Framework, such as 4.7.2, can resolve issues even when newer versions like 4.8 are already present[4]. However, this is not a guaranteed fix for all users.

6. Installation failures: In some cases, these compatibility issues can lead to installation failures, particularly when using package managers like Winget[5].

These compatibility issues can be frustrating for users and may require additional troubleshooting steps beyond simply updating to the latest .NET Framework version. It appears that Garmin needs to update their installer to remove references to older, unnecessary .NET Framework versions to fully resolve these issues.