The .NET Desktop Runtime enables you to run existing Windows desktop applications. This article will serve as an informative guide and give you a clear understanding of how to perform a silent installation of .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0 from the command line using the EXE installer.
How to Install .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0 Silently
.NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x (x86) Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0
- Under .NET Desktop Runtime, select the x86 Windows Installer
- Download the windowsdesktop-runtime-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: windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.x-win-x86.exe /install /quiet /norestart
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find .NET Desktop Runtime entries in the Installation Directory and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x (x86) |
| Vendor: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Architecture: | x86 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.x-win-x86.exe /install /quiet /norestart |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.x-win-x86.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
| Repair Command: | windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.x-win-x86.exe /repair /quiet /norestart |
| Download Link: | https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0 |
| PowerShell Script: | .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0 | PowerShell Script |
| Detection Script: | .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0 | Custom Detection Script |
.NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x (x64) Silent Install (EXE)
- Navigate to: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0
- Under .NET Desktop Runtime, select the x64 Windows Installer
- Download the windowsdesktop-runtime-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: windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.x-win-x64.exe /install /quiet /norestart
- Press Enter
After a few moments you will find .NET Desktop Runtime entries in the Installation Directory and Programs and Features in the Control Panel.
| Software Title: | .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x (x64) |
| Vendor: | Microsoft Corporation |
| Architecture: | x64 |
| Installer Type: | EXE |
| Silent Install Switch: | windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.x-win-x64.exe /install /quiet /norestart |
| Silent Uninstall Switch: | windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.x-win-x64.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
| Repair Command: | windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.x-win-x64.exe /repair /quiet /norestart |
| Download Link: | https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0 |
| PowerShell Script: | .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0 | PowerShell Script |
| Detection Script: | .NET Desktop Runtime 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 an Installation Log File
The .NET Desktop Runtime 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.
.NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x (x86) Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.x-win-x86.exe /install /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\DesktopRuntime80x86-Install.log" |
.NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x (x64) Silent Install (EXE) with Logging
windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.x-win-x64.exe /install /quiet /norestart /log "%WINDIR%\Temp\DesktopRuntime80x64-Install.log" |
How to Uninstall .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0 Silently
Check out the following posts for a scripted solution:
| .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0 Install and Uninstall (PowerShell) |
| .NET Desktop Runtime 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:
.NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x (x86) Silent Uninstall (EXE)
windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.x-win-x86.exe /uninstall /quiet /norestart |
.NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x (x64) Silent Uninstall (EXE)
windowsdesktop-runtime-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.