| Problem | Likely Fix | |--------|-------------| | App asks for runtime you already installed | Reinstall the runtime, or install both and x86 versions. | | “The specified runtime cannot be found” | Install the exact major version the app requires (check the app’s docs). | | Windows Update fails to update .NET | Use the official runtime installer from Microsoft instead. |
Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App 6.0.35 [C:\Program Files\dotnet\shared\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App] Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App 8.0.10 [C:\Program Files\dotnet\shared\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App] windows desktop runtime
The Windows Desktop Runtime, also known as the Windows Desktop App, is a software component that provides a set of libraries and APIs for building desktop applications on Windows. Here are some of its key features: | Problem | Likely Fix | |--------|-------------| |
You’ll see output like: