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.NET 10 Desktop runtime installation with msi

We have a C++ desktop application packaged as an MSI using WiX. We want to ensure the .NET 10 Desktop Runtime is installed as a prerequisite before (or as part of) our application's installation. Is it feasible to bundle/chain the .NET 10 Desktop…

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asked 2026-11-03T06:49:06.8433333+00:00
Bevan Thomas 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-11-03T10:40:25.0266667+00:00
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.NET 10 client-certificate behavior when all explicit certificate sources are null

We are evaluating a Windows x64 HTTPS client using .NET 10 LTS, HttpClient, and a newly created, exclusive SocketsHttpHandler with dedicated SslClientAuthenticationOptions. This is a proposed configuration, not a report of an installed or tested…

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asked 2026-10-27T14:50:05.2+00:00
Manica Moscon Advogados 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-02T03:59:23.3633333+00:00
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.net framework for windows 11 26H2 version

Give me standalon .net framework 3.5 for windows 11 26H2 version

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asked 2026-10-30T02:04:02.7066667+00:00
Yadwinder Singh 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-10-30T02:58:58.0866667+00:00
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The retirement announcement for all Dotnet8

The retirement announcement for all Dotnet versions, ASP.Net Core, DotNet8 isolated and Dotnet8 LTS

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.NET: Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework. Runtime: An environment required to run apps that aren't compiled to machine language.

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asked 2026-06-11T12:14:42.27+00:00
Muthusamy, Reegan 50 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-27T02:58:23.2833333+00:00
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Security Vulnerability – DLL Hijacking During ClickOnce Application Startup (dfshim.dll)

Issue Description We have identified a potential DLL hijacking vulnerability in our .NET Framework 4.8 application deployed using Visual Studio ClickOnce publishing (.application manifest). During security testing, we observed that placing a DLL named…

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.NET: Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework. Runtime: An environment required to run apps that aren't compiled to machine language.

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asked 2026-10-18T08:27:01.52+00:00
Nagarajan Dhanapal 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-26T03:44:23.4433333+00:00
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How do I fix NET.8.0.0.31 Download, that won't update? Microsoft runtime?

How do I fix NET.8.0.0.31 Download, that won't update? Microsoft runtime?

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.NET: Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework. Runtime: An environment required to run apps that aren't compiled to machine language.

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asked 2026-10-14T22:07:33.7833333+00:00
EdCress-5255 10 Reputation points
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Windows 11 Smart App Control: How to safely test unsigned .NET 8 WPF applications without commercial code signing?

Hello Microsoft Team, This is a follow-up to our previous Microsoft Q&A question regarding Windows 11 blocking our unsigned .NET 8 WPF application, ST Cut. Thank you for the AI-generated response recommending a dedicated development environment and…

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asked 2026-10-11T13:57:57.7633333+00:00
Евгений Тхорев 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-19T04:09:48.54+00:00
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How to install .net framework on win1125H2

I have an application that needs .net framework 4.6.2, however my win11 25H2 will not let me install it. How do I resolve this?

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asked 2026-10-13T22:02:51.5233333+00:00
Connie Beach 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-16T03:02:27.6833333+00:00
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.NET app fails to start: hostpolicy.dll and runtimeconfig.json missing (self-contained app not properly packaged)

I am trying to run a third‑party .NET application (DBusWorld Launcher), but the executable fails immediately with the following error: A fatal error was encountered. The library 'hostpolicy.dll' required to execute the application was not found in the…

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asked 2026-07-16T21:13:06.7633333+00:00
Kemotkowy 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-13T08:03:22.8533333+00:00
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Is .NET 4.8.1 the same as 4.8.09037?

The registry version of .NET on my windows PC shows 4.8.09037. Is this the same as .NET 4.8.1?

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asked 2026-09-01T10:57:50.5366667+00:00
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commented 2026-09-09T02:07:55.4233333+00:00
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Clickonce Renew Certificate WPF Desktop .Net 4.5.2 Framework Application

Our Application is Desktop WPF based .Net Framework (4.5.2) APP and it's been in Production for long time. We do Deployments as Clickonce package and user gets auto updates through it. Problem: The initial certificate which was used to sign the…

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asked 2021-08-08T20:32:59.297+00:00
Anonymous
commented 2026-09-07T16:24:24.15+00:00
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missing .net 3.5 on windows 11

on my windows11 .net 3.5 not available to install

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.NET: Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework. Runtime: An environment required to run apps that aren't compiled to machine language.

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asked 2026-08-20T18:10:45.4466667+00:00
yoshobanta garnaik 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-09-04T01:43:55.21+00:00
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Problem on server after upgrad from .NET 4.6 to .NET 4.8 (site is KO)

Hello, We have just updated the version of an asp.net MVC project from .NET framework 4.6 to .Net 4.8. Following this, the solution compiles and works well locally whereas this is not the case after deploying the site. it no longer works on the server…

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Developer technologies | .NET | Other

Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework. Miscellaneous topics that do not fit into specific categories.

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asked 2024-02-01T15:19:42.1+00:00
Wassim GHARSALLAOUI 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-08-24T07:48:05.46+00:00
muhammad shahbaz 0 Reputation points
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how to fix azure app configuration connectivity issue using managed idnetity

we have created Azure app configuration and used it through managed identity. for this we follow the steps as below enable system assigned identity in app service In app configuration we have add role as configuration data reader to app service use…

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asked 2025-05-20T12:27:13.27+00:00
Shaheda Ansari 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-30T15:01:37.51+00:00
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Microsot NET Framework 3.5 Stuck downloading.

Downloading this for steam games, but it keeps stalling like this. I've already tried to solve this by reinstalling windows and checking for outdated drivers. Used disk checker, sfc scan and other repair commands on cmd prompt. PLS HELP..

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asked 2026-07-14T17:34:17.4333333+00:00
Aman Kaushik 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-22T02:16:53.4333333+00:00
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How to prevent DLL hijacking when publishing into a single file

Hi, I've been making a C# WPF app that I publish into a single file. However, a coworker pointed out that it is vulnerable to Dll Hijacking. For example, if I make a fake "kernel32.dll" and put it into the same folder, it will find and run that…

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asked 2026-07-06T17:20:13.8666667+00:00
McBride, Casey 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-21T18:20:25.5366667+00:00
McBride, Casey 5 Reputation points
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Azure Functions (.NET Isolated Custom Container) - Runtime Version "Error" and Function Host unavailable

We are experiencing an issue with an Azure Function App hosted on Linux using a custom .NET Isolated container based on the image: mcr.microsoft.com/azure-functions/dotnet-isolated:4-dotnet-isolated7.0-appservice. The Function App is in a Running state,…

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asked 2026-07-07T15:33:26.7933333+00:00
Ben Hmida, Syrine 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-15T10:56:10.2133333+00:00
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fix net framework 3.5 on insider program

trying fix net framework 3.5 on the insider program

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asked 2026-07-03T09:47:36.8566667+00:00
IAN HAMMO 0 Reputation points
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How do I fix .NET runtime installation error?

I keep getting a message to download and install .net runtime, x64, V 8.0.11. I downloaded the repair tool and it could not fix the problem. I have no idea how to fix this problem. suggestions?

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asked 2026-05-24T17:40:44.9866667+00:00
Reg Keegan 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-07-08T03:15:02.4733333+00:00
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How to fix the "dotnet-host-8.0.27-win-x64.msi" missing error for .Net

I am receiving a pop up window from the Microsoft.NET Host: C:\ProgramData\Package Cache{FE436680-E3E9-4BDB-A1C9-AA9DCD76752F}v64.108.52182\ and it is empty

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.NET: Microsoft Technologies based on the .NET software framework. Runtime: An environment required to run apps that aren't compiled to machine language.

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asked 2026-06-24T16:05:46.1666667+00:00
Markus Brox 5 Reputation points
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