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Microsoft .NET 5.0 Runtime

Name: Microsoft .NET 5.0 Runtime
Author: Microsoft

This package is required to run console applications with the .NET Runtime.

Version 5.0.17 · by Microsoft

Official site: dot.net

About Microsoft .NET 5.0 Runtime

.NET Core is a general purpose development platform maintained by Microsoft and the .NET community on GitHub. It is cross-platform, supporting Windows, macOS and Linux, and can be used in device, cloud, and embedded/IoT scenarios.

This package is required to run console applications with the .NET Runtime (Microsoft.NETCore.App).

.NET Core supports Windows 7 SP1 / Server 2008 R2 or later. On Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2, [security update KB2533623](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2533623) must be installed, according to [documented system requirements](https://github.com/dotnet/core/blob/master/Documentation/prereqs.md).

The package supports the following parameters (--package-parameters, --params):

- `Passive` - display native installer progress window (may not work on Server Core)

- `Skip32Bit` - do not install the 32-bit runtime on a 64-bit system

Example: cinst -y --params="Passive Skip32Bit" dotnetcore-runtime.install.

How to install Microsoft .NET 5.0 Runtime

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install microsoft-net-5-0-runtime
Open Microsoft .NET 5.0 Runtime once it finishes installing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Microsoft .NET 5.0 Runtime free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to dot.net, the developer's official site, where Microsoft .NET 5.0 Runtime is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Microsoft .NET 5.0 Runtime?

The version listed here is 5.0.17, published /Date(1652. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Microsoft .NET 5.0 Runtime from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install microsoft-net-5-0-runtime. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Microsoft .NET 5.0 Runtime safe?

Microsoft .NET 5.0 Runtime downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.