2021 - Microsoftnet Desktop Runtime 80 X64

If you're ever unsure if it's already there, open your command prompt and type dotnet --info

.NET 8 is a Long Term Support (LTS) release, meaning it receives security and reliability updates from Microsoft for three years (until late 2026). Performance and Compatibility microsoftnet desktop runtime 80 x64 2021

You might also be confusing it with , which is a completely different runtime package frequently bundled with desktop apps. If you're ever unsure if it's already there,

was officially launched in late 2023 and carries support through late 2026 . used mainly for command-line apps.

The base layer, used mainly for command-line apps.