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Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime - 8.0.25 8.0.25
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- By Microsoft Corporation
- Open Source
- Updated Mar 10, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | Microsoft Corporation |
|---|---|
| Version | 8.0.25 |
| Release date | 2026-03-10 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | burn |
| Architecture | arm64 |
| Package ID | Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.8.arm64 |
| Requirements | Windows 7 or later |
| Install scope | All users |
Install Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime - 8.0.25 from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.8.arm64 -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.8.arm64 -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.8.arm64 -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.25-win-arm64.exe" /quiet /norestart
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime - 8.0.25 free?
Yes. Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime - 8.0.25 is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime - 8.0.25?
The latest version is 8.0.25, released on Mar 10, 2026.
Is it safe to download Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime - 8.0.25?
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 e90ff97295e238938df36727bbd918ed77ec0ad28ac05fdbe16b59686e32120c.
Which Windows versions does Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime - 8.0.25 support?
Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime - 8.0.25 requires Windows 7 or later and is available for ARM64 systems.
How do I install Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime - 8.0.25 silently?
Run the offline installer with "windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.25-win-arm64.exe" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.8.arm64 -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime - 8.0.25?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime - 8.0.25 and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.8.arm64 -e.
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