Windows — Desktop Runtime 8.0.11

This runtime allows end users to run .NET Windows desktop applications (built with Windows Forms, WPF, and UWP/.NET 8 or later) having the full .NET SDK installed. Version 8.0.11 is an update that includes security fixes, reliability improvements, and bug fixes over previous 8.0.x releases. Official designation : Microsoft .NET Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0.11 Release type : LTS patch update Platform : Windows (x64, x86, Arm64) Predecessor : 8.0.10 Successor : 8.0.12 (and eventually .NET 8.0.x until EOL) 2. What Does It Include? Unlike the full .NET SDK, the Windows Desktop Runtime is a runtime-only distribution with the following components:

1. Overview Windows Desktop Runtime 8.0.11 is a specific patch release of the .NET 8 runtime, designed exclusively for Windows-based desktop applications. It is part of the .NET 8 ecosystem, which is a Long-Term Support (LTS) release (supported for three years from initial release). windows desktop runtime 8.0.11

dotnet --list-runtimes Output example:

| Component | Description | |-----------|-------------| | .NET Runtime 8.0.11 | Core execution engine (JIT, GC, type system, interop) | | Windows Desktop Libraries | WinForms ( System.Windows.Forms ) and WPF ( System.Windows ) assemblies | | ASP.NET Core Runtime (optional) | Not included in the variant; separate runtime required | | Native host ( dotnet.exe ) | Launcher for managed applications | This runtime allows end users to run

For apps: You can embed a runtimeconfig.json that requires Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App 8.0.11 . If only 8.0.10 is present, the app will exit with error: What Does It Include