Visual Studio 2022 supports the modern .NET (6, 7, 8) alongside .NET Framework (4.6.1+). DevComponents.DotNetBar has released updated versions to support:
You can gradually modernize. Keep your DotNetBar forms on .NET Framework 4.8, but add new .NET 8 forms using Form hosting via .NET Core interop or separate processes. Some teams even embed Blazor Hybrid components next to old SuperGrids.
When creating a new WinForms project in VS 2022, you may be prompted to choose between .NET Core/.NET 6+ and .NET Framework. devcomponents dotnetbar visual studio 2022
Unlike VS2010, VS2022 won’t auto-discover DotNetBar in many cases. Here’s the fix:
Troubleshooting: If nothing appears, try the .NET Framework Components tab instead of COM Components. For 64-bit issues, run:
C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\RegAsm.exe /codebase DevComponents.DotNetBar.dllVisual Studio 2022 supports the modern
Despite its utility, the adoption of DevComponents.DotNetBar in a VS2022 environment presents specific challenges:
The primary value proposition of DevComponents.DotNetBar lies in its comprehensive feature set designed to replace and augment standard WinForms controls. Troubleshooting: If nothing appears, try the
Download the latest DotNetBar installer from the official DevComponents website. As of 2025, the current version is 12.2.0.4 or higher.