. It is often automatically installed alongside specific software that requires it to operate National Instruments Quick Facts 8.0.x (Current long-term support release) Architecture: x64 (64-bit) Included Components:

You are trying to run a 64-bit app, but you installed the x86 (32-bit) runtime. Solution: Uninstall the x86 version from Control Panel and install the x64 version linked above.

If you are currently using .NET 7.0 because "it just worked," be aware that Microsoft stopped supporting .NET 7.0 on May 14, 2024. You are exposed to security risks. Uninstall 7.0 via Add/Remove programs and upgrade to immediately.

When searching for microsoft .net desktop runtime (x64) 8.0x , you must differentiate between two packages: