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Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0

by Microsoft Corporationv8.0.33

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.NET is a free, cross-platform, open-source developer platform for building many different types of applications.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.8 --exact --version 8.0.33

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

Silent install command for Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0

Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 uses EXE (Burn bundle). The silent install switches are /quiet.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)
msiexec.exe /i windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.33-win-x64.exe /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 →

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Installers · v8.0.33

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x86EXE
Burn bundle
machineDirect
x64EXE
Burn bundle
machineDirect
arm64EXE
Burn bundle
machineDirect

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

Security

25 known CVEs via NVD

  • high7.5Patched in wingetCVE-2026-96960affects before 8.0.5, 9.0.21, 10.0.13Oct 13, 2026

    Asymmetric resource consumption (amplification) in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

    Vendor advisory
  • high7.5Patched in wingetCVE-2026-96959affects before 8.0.5, 9.0.21, 10.0.13Oct 13, 2026

    Allocation of resources without limits or throttling in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

    Vendor advisory
  • high7.5Patched in wingetCVE-2026-96958affects before 8.0.5, 9.0.21, 10.0.13Oct 13, 2026

    Inefficient algorithmic complexity in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

    Vendor advisory
  • high8.8Patched in wingetCVE-2026-96957affects before 10.0.13Oct 13, 2026

    Improper verification of cryptographic signature in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

    Vendor advisory
  • high7.4Patched in wingetCVE-2026-96222affects before 8.0.5Oct 13, 2026

    Improper certificate validation in Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

    Vendor advisory
  • high8.8Patched in wingetCVE-2026-71328affects before 8.0.31, 9.0.20, 10.0.12Sep 8, 2026

    Heap-based buffer overflow in Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

    PatchVendor advisory
  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2026-70354affects before 8.0.30, 9.0.19, 10.0.11Aug 11, 2026

    Out-of-bounds write in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

    PatchVendor advisory
  • high7.8Patched in wingetCVE-2026-62909affects before 8.0.30, 9.0.19, 10.0.11Aug 11, 2026

    Uncaught exception in .NET allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

    PatchVendor advisory
Showing 8 of 25. Source: NVD, updated 2h ago. Patch status is best-effort: NVD's fix version is compared against the latest version in winget, but the two version formats don't always align. Confirm with the vendor advisory before treating any specific build as safe.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.8 --exact --version 8.0.33. 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 8.0 silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.8 --exact 8.0.33 --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 8.0?
Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 uses EXE (Burn bundle). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.33-win-x64.exe /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet.
How do I uninstall Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.8 --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0's Apps & Features entry.
Is Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 free?
Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://dotnet.microsoft.com) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 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 8.0 directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Microsoft.DotNet.DesktopRuntime.8 --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0 from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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