The Microsoft .NET SDK is a set of libraries and tools that allow developers to create .NET applications and libraries. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of Microsoft .NET SDK 8.0 from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install Microsoft .NET SDK 8.0 Silently
Microsoft .NET SDK 8.0.x (x86) Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0
- Under .NET SDK, select the x86 Windows Installer
- Download the dotnet-sdk-8.0.x-win-x86.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: dotnet-sdk-8.0.x-win-x86.exe /install /quiet /norestart
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find Microsoft .NET SDK entries in the Installation Directory and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Microsoft .NET SDK 8.0.x (x86) |
| Vendor: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | dotnet-sdk-8.0.x-win-x86.exe /install /quiet /norestart |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | dotnet-sdk-8.0.x-win-x86.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
| Repair Command: | dotnet-sdk-8.0.x-win-x86.exe /repair /quiet /norestart |
| Download Link: | https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0 |
| PowerShell Script: | Microsoft .NET SDK 8.0 | PowerShell Script |
| Detection Script: | Microsoft .NET SDK 8.0 | Custom Detection Script |
Microsoft .NET SDK 8.0.x (x64) Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0
- Under .NET SDK, select the x64 Windows Installer
- Download the dotnet-sdk-8.0.x-win-x64.exe to a folder created at (C:\Downloads)
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Navigate to the C:\Downloads folder
- Enter the following command: dotnet-sdk-8.0.x-win-x64.exe /install /quiet /norestart
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find Microsoft .NET SDK entries in the Installation Directory and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | Microsoft .NET SDK 8.0.x (x64) |
| Vendor: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | dotnet-sdk-8.0.x-win-x64.exe /install /quiet /norestart |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | dotnet-sdk-8.0.x-win-x64.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
| Repair Command: | dotnet-sdk-8.0.x-win-x64.exe /repair /quiet /norestart |
| Download Link: | https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0 |
| PowerShell Script: | Microsoft .NET SDK 8.0 | PowerShell Script |
| Detection Script: | Microsoft .NET SDK 8.0 | Custom Detection Script |
The information above provides a quick overview of the software title, vendor, silent install, and silent uninstall switches. The download links provided take you directly to the vendors website. Continue reading if you are interested in additional details and configurations.
Additional Configurations
Create a Microsoft .NET SDK Installation Log File
The Microsoft .NET SDK installer offers the option to generate a log file during installation to assist with troubleshooting should any problems arise. You can use the following command to create a verbose log file with details about the installation.
Microsoft .NET SDK 8.0.x (x86) Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
dotnet-sdk-8.0.x-win-x86.exe /install /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\NETSDK80x86-Install.log" |
Microsoft .NET SDK 8.0.x (x64) Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
dotnet-sdk-8.0.x-win-x64.exe /install /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\NETSDK80x64-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall Microsoft .NET SDK 8.0 Silently
Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:
| Microsoft .NET SDK 8.0 Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) |
| Microsoft .NET SDK 8.0 Silent Uninstall (PowerShell) |
- Open an Elevated Command Prompt by Right-Clicking on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator
- Enter one of the following commands:
Microsoft .NET SDK 8.0.x (x86) Silent Uninstall (EXE)
dotnet-sdk-8.0.x-win-x86.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
Microsoft .NET SDK 8.0.x (x64) Silent Uninstall (EXE)
dotnet-sdk-8.0.x-win-x64.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
Always make sure to test everything in a development environment prior to implementing anything into production. The information in this article is provided “As Is” without warranty of any kind.