# .NET Framework Runtime Configuration *NOTE: The following only applies to .NET Framework. For .NET 5 / Core see [[Dotnet Runtime Configuration Files|.NET Runtime Configuration Files]].* The .NET Framework runtime is configured using the `app.config` XML file. MSBuild should place the file next to the executable, and rename it to `{app name}.exe.config`. For a definition of the file contents see [Run-time Settings Schema](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/framework/configure-apps/file-schema/runtime/). .NET Framework [[Binding Redirects]] are placed in this file.