Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 (x86)

by Microsoft Corporationv7.0.20

Last updated May 15, 2026

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.7.x86 --exact --version 7.0.20

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 (x86)

Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 (x86) uses EXE (Burn bundle). The silent install switches are /quiet.

One-line silent install (x86)

msiexec.exe /i windowsdesktop-runtime-7.0.20-win-x86.exe /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 (x86) →

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.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.

Installers · v7.0.20

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	EXE Burn bundle	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 (x86).

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 (x86) on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.7.x86 --exact --version 7.0.20. winget downloads the installer from Microsoft Corporation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 (x86) silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.7.x86 --exact 7.0.20 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 (x86)?

Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 (x86) uses EXE (Burn bundle). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i windowsdesktop-runtime-7.0.20-win-x86.exe /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet.

How do I uninstall Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 (x86) via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.7.x86 --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 (x86)'s Apps & Features entry.

Is Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 (x86) free?

Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 (x86) is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/7.0) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 (x86) work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 (x86) directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 (x86) up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.7.x86 --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 7.0 (x86) from microsoft/winget-pkgs.