About Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0
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Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 8.0.33
.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 | 8.0.33 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | burn |
| Architecture | arm64, x64, x86 |
| Package ID | Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.8 |
| Requirements | Windows 7 or later |
| Install scope | All users |
Install Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.8 -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.8 -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.8 -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.33-win-x64.exe" /quiet /norestart- Uninstall the MSI package
msiexec /x {4d0027d4-962f-4f65-a01b-f8764a5f4220} /quiet
Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 version history
8.0.32
8.0.31
8.0.30
Other versions
- 8.0.29
- 8.0.28
- 8.0.27
- 8.0.26
- 8.0.24
- 8.0.23
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 free?
Yes. Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0?
The latest version is 8.0.33.
Is it safe to download Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0?
The download button links to the official installer published on download.microsoft.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 4de14de0b327e801d7a691cb1afc8a00db5313a698ef53b979fc6f84fce631de.
Which Windows versions does Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 support?
Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 requires Windows 7 or later and is available for ARM64, 64-bit (x64), 32-bit (x86) systems.
How do I install Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 silently?
Run the offline installer with "windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.33-win-x64.exe" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.8 -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.8 -e.
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