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Microsoft .NET Core 3.0 Runtime

Name: Microsoft .NET Core 3.0 Runtime
Author: Microsoft

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

Version 3.0.3 · by Microsoft

Official site: dot.net

About Microsoft .NET Core 3.0 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 Core 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 Core 3.0 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-core-3-0-runtime
Open Microsoft .NET Core 3.0 Runtime once it finishes installing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Microsoft .NET Core 3.0 Runtime free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to dot.net, the developer's official site, where Microsoft .NET Core 3.0 Runtime is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Microsoft .NET Core 3.0 Runtime?

The version listed here is 3.0.3, published /Date(1604. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Microsoft .NET Core 3.0 Runtime from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install microsoft-net-core-3-0-runtime. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Microsoft .NET Core 3.0 Runtime safe?

Microsoft .NET Core 3.0 Runtime downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.