.NET is a free, cross-platform, open-source developer platform for building many different types of applications.
This Winget package is designed for if a .NET Desktop Runtime 7-requiring app specifically requires an x86 runtime even on x64 Windows OS installations.
Technical details
Publisher
Microsoft Corporation
Version
7.0.20
License
MIT
Installer type
burn
Architecture
x86
Package ID
Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.7.x86
Requirements
Windows 7 or later
Install Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 from the command line
Is Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 free?
Yes. Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0?
The latest version is 7.0.20.
Is it safe to download Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0?
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 58d32d9857bda5da99afc217669aedacdffb20aed61f15315718eeb3a455b273.
Which Windows versions does Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 support?
Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 requires Windows 7 or later and is available for 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I install Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 silently?
Run the offline installer with "windowsdesktop-runtime-7.0.20-win-x86.exe" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.7.x86 -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.7.x86 -e.
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