Download .NET 8.0.2 LTS (Offline Installers)

Microsoft has rolled out .NET 8.0.2 as part of February 2024 .NET updates. This is the LTS version, which means that it will soon be replacing .NET 6 LTS. This update includes improvements to certain repositories and patch 2 security vulnerabilities.

This .NET update is delivered through Windows Update, or if you want, you can download the offline installers using the direct download links below.

What’s new in .NET 8.0.2

The following list of improvements has been made in .NET version 8.0.2. To read more about the different improvements, click on the links to be redirected to the original announcement.

• [Repo Updates]
  • dotnet/sdk: .NET SDK
  • dotnet/aspnet: ASP.NET Core Runtime
  • dotnet/runtime: .NET Runtime
  • dotnet/runtime-deps: .NET Runtime Dependencies
  • dotnet/samples: .NET Samples
• [Security Advisory]
  • CVE-2024-21386 – .NET Denial of Service Vulnerability
  • CVE-2024-21404 – .NET Denial of Service Vulnerability

Download .NET 8.0.2

Use the direct download links below to download the .NET 8.0.2 Runtime, SDKs, and ASP.NET Core matching your operating system and architecture. Simply click on the respective link in the “Download” column to begin the download.

Runtime

SDK

ASP.NET Core

Click on this link for more .NET 8 download options.

Once downloaded, simply execute the package and proceed with the on-screen instructions to install .NET.

Once you have installed the newer .NET preview version, all your applications will run using the new build as the previous preview version will be replaced. However, if a stable version is installed and running, it will not be replaced.

When installed, you may check which .NET version is running by running the following command in Command Prompt:

wmic product get description | findstr /C:.NET

.NET 8 Release History