About Microsoft .NET Runtime 5.0
.NET is a free, cross-platform, open-source developer platform for building many different types of applications.
Microsoft .NET Runtime 5.0 5.0.17
.NET is a free, cross-platform, open-source developer platform for building many different types of applications.
- By Microsoft Corporation
- Open Source
Technical details
| Publisher | Microsoft Corporation |
|---|---|
| Version | 5.0.17 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | burn |
| Architecture | arm64, x64, x86 |
| Package ID | Microsoft.DotNet.Runtime.5 |
| Requirements | Windows 7 or later |
Install Microsoft .NET Runtime 5.0 from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.DotNet.Runtime.5 -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.DotNet.Runtime.5 -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DotNet.Runtime.5 -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"dotnet-runtime-5.0.17-win-x64.exe" /quiet
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft .NET Runtime 5.0 free?
Yes. Microsoft .NET Runtime 5.0 is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of Microsoft .NET Runtime 5.0?
The latest version is 5.0.17.
Is it safe to download Microsoft .NET Runtime 5.0?
The download button links to the official installer published on builds.dotnet.microsoft.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 8387e162223ac2adc4d0f24765a886052b8c514bb4eb3d7cc9333c747cd9a03b.
Which Windows versions does Microsoft .NET Runtime 5.0 support?
Microsoft .NET Runtime 5.0 requires Windows 7 or later and is available for ARM64, 64-bit (x64), 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I install Microsoft .NET Runtime 5.0 silently?
Run the offline installer with "dotnet-runtime-5.0.17-win-x64.exe" /quiet, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Microsoft.DotNet.Runtime.5 -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Microsoft .NET Runtime 5.0?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Microsoft .NET Runtime 5.0 and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DotNet.Runtime.5 -e.
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