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January 6th, 2026 09:05
Dell Command Update with .NET Runtime
The Dell Command Update software stipulates that .net runtime is a requirement. Is version 10.0.x ok or does it need to be version 8.0.x? Also, does it need desktop runtime or just runtime?
Maxd1
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January 9th, 2026 17:29
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-ca/000177325/dell-command-update
If this applies to your system(s) note the third notation.
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Maxd1
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January 9th, 2026 18:10
I would think that the higher version, 10 or 11, would work - probably better. Perhaps you should install DCU 5.6 while you're at it.
Maxd1
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January 12th, 2026 16:06
I understand you can more than one .Net installed on a given system. If that's correct have 8.x and 10.x installed prior to your install of DCU, preferably 5.6. Should work.
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January 12th, 2026 17:50
I understand. I would think that Dell will come out with a version of DCU that will work with .Net 10 by that time but yes that's months away. Thanks for the education and sorry for the lacklustre attempt at an answer.
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January 15th, 2026 00:11
Appreciate your appreciation. My sentiments as well to all those who have taken the time to share their thoughts if not knowledge. Be well.
ajpukpp
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January 9th, 2026 17:46
Thank you. I'm assuming that "The installation of Dell Command Update version 5.5 necessitates the prior installation of a .NET Desktop Runtime version ranging from 8.0.8 to 8.0.17." means because you already have an older version installed you will already have .Net installed, but I could be wrong.
Definitely looks like its desktop runtime and not just runtime though. Be great if it could use version 10.0.x though as version 8.0.x goes end-of-life in November.
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January 12th, 2026 09:23
Thanks.
The requirement for .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.8 or higher is for DCU 5.6 Universal and Classic.
If I install .NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.1 then try to install DCU, the DCU install will fail saying 'Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0 with versions greater than 8.0.7 (x64) needs to be installed for this installation to continue'
ajpukpp
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January 12th, 2026 17:13
That's correct, you can have multiple different versions of desktop runtime and runtime on the system. Unfortunately the more versions you have installed the more vulnerabilities it introduces and the more software to keep up to date. 8.0.x goes out of support in a few months so that's why it would be great to be able to only use .net 10.0.x.
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January 14th, 2026 12:21
@Maxd1 Thank you for getting involved and taking the time to reply