Get-ChildItem 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\dotnet\Setup\InstalledVersions\x64\sharedfx\Microsoft.WindowsDesktop.App' | ForEach-Object $_.GetValue('Version') If you see 8.0.10 or lower, you’re not on the latest. .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.11 is not glamorous. It won’t make your apps faster in a way you’ll notice on day one. But it closes three important memory/security holes that will bite you eventually—usually at 4 PM on a Friday before a long weekend.
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is part of the .NET 8 ecosystem, a Long Term Support (LTS) release. That means Microsoft supports it through November 2026. What’s New in 8.0.11? (Spoiler: No Features) Here’s the first thing to understand: 8.0.11 is a servicing update . It contains zero new APIs or features. But it closes three important memory/security holes that
It doesn’t scream for attention like a new OS feature update. But for anyone running third-party Windows apps—think ERP clients, internal business tools, or niche utilities—this specific version matters more than you think. is part of the
If you’ve opened Visual Studio, checked Windows Update, or looked at your installed apps list recently, you might have seen it sitting there: Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.11 .