Net Desktop Runtime 6.0 <macOS>

When an app explicitly requests it. When to skip: If no app has asked for it. When to upgrade: If you control the app, target .NET 8 (LTS) or 9 instead. Have a legacy app stuck on .NET 6? Let us know in the comments – we’ll help you find a migration path.

Microsoft no longer provides security updates for this version. Running an app that requires .NET 6 means you’re depending on an unpatched runtime. This is fine for offline or internal tools, but problematic for internet-facing software. net desktop runtime 6.0

Check your architecture – an x86 app needs the x86 runtime, even on an x64 OS. When an app explicitly requests it