diff --git a/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml b/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml
index 43358f3cc0..9c9972f7a4 100644
--- a/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml
+++ b/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml
@@ -50,10 +50,10 @@ steps:
     pwsh: true
 
 - task: UseDotNet@2
-  displayName: 'Use .NET 7 SDK'
+  displayName: 'Use .NET 8 SDK'
   inputs:
     packageType: sdk
-    version: '7.x'
+    version: '8.x'
 
 - task: VisualStudioTestPlatformInstaller@1
   displayName: Ensure VSTest Platform