I just bought ArcGIS Pro 3.0 Personal license to use on a Windows 11 PC. The install fails with a message that I need Windows Desktop Runtime 6.0.5 x64 or better. I installed ver 6.0.6 but still get the same error message.
I had the same problem but upon further inspection, I had downloaded the (x86) version, not the (x64). Once I installed the correct one, the new ArcPRO 3.0 installation was successful.
There's a ".NET Runtime" and a ".NET Desktop Runtime" - please ensure you've installed the ".NET Desktop Runtime" and not the other. The .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.6 installer can be found here: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-desktop-6.0.6-windows-x64-installer
The year is 2025 and I have just spent 2 hours on this issue. For reasons, I needed to install ArcPro 3.2.x. The solution for me, which has not been mentioned explicitly, is that I had to run the installer as an administrator. Specifically, the one that asks where to extract the package to and then asks if you want to run the installer. This was the ONLY way I was able to get past the "you need .net" window. Hopefully this helps someone.
I am in the IT department, but do not have admin creds. It never occured to me, as the installer (neither the .exe package extractor nor the .msi installer) never mentions running as an admin, nor does it seem to require it on the surface. Just wanted to share this.
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Hiya,
I am a user trying to install ArcGIS Pro 3.2 (no prior installation). I am running Windows 11 on a laptop with appropriate RAM, disk space, graphics drivers, CPU, etc, x64. I have used the diagnostic tool and confirmed my system can run ArcGIS Pro. Every time I try, however, I am hit with the "Please install .NET 6.0.X, 6.0.5 minimum" error. I have browsed multiple online forums (ESRI, Reddit, GIS boards, Microsoft Help, etc) and have not been able to find a solution. I will list the following attempts, and bear in mind that I restart every time I (properly, from control panel) install and uninstall any .NET/ArcGIS Pro application, and never have two different versions installed at the same time:
1. verified the checksums
2. installed (singularly, with no other versions installed) various .NET desktop runtime versions from 6.0.5 to 6.0.25
3. installed (same deal) various .NET runtime versions from 6.05 to 6.0.25
4. 2 and 3, concurrently
5. installed various .NET runtime SDK versions in the same patch range as listed above
6. silent installation (and I have tried this for every .NET version I have tried)
7. clean boot
8. verified, for every version, that .NET runtime is detected by the system through command prompt
9. ensured, for all versions, I am installing the x64 version (which matches my computer)
10. disabled other .NET framework applications/drivers in windows features
11. Installed .NET using winget, alternatively -- the other downloads have come as executable windows installation media from the official website. Visual Studios is not an issue as I uninstalled it.
The vast majority of the patches to .NET 6.0.x are security patches, so it is strongly recommended to always run the latest version. In your case, I suspect it wasn't .NET 6.0.5 specifically that resolved the issue but more uninstalling and re-installing .NET 6.0.x that fixed any issues where .NET 8.0.x and previous .NET 6.0.x settings may have been conflicting.
I am a bit late the the thread here, but in case this helps anyone... I had this same issue. I was able to resolve it by installing the exact Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.5 (x64) that the installer message I received asked for. The installer states that a more recent version is fine, however, this was not the case. Additionally, I had the latest 8.0 .NET Desktop Runtime installed as well. Hope this helps!
Hi Craig, I'm having this problem with .NET 6.0.11 Suggestions?
this file worked for me. i could only find 7.0 or 6.0.1. i had 7.0 but that one didn't work.
I installed everything recommended, restarted, uninstalled, re-installed, restarted ... nothing worked. ArcGIS Pro = Vaporware
I ran into the same issue. ArcGIS Pro would only run in the background after upgrading to Ver. 3.03 and .NET 6.0.5 as recommended. I called ESRI and a VERY good technician spent an hour with me until he figured it out.
Here is a brief snapshot of the steps taken to make start working again.
Mr. Ryan,
Were you finally able to install the ArcGIS Pro 3.0?
You're very welcome Mr. Patrick 😊
Thank you! .NET Desktop Runtime fixed it for me.
Well, just for people like me, who tend to over-read important things: there is ".NET Desktop Runtime" and there is ".NET Runtime". You need the ".NET Desktop Runtime" (or a package that includes that, such as "SDK")...
Ms. Dawkins,
Our organization is attempting to automate this process and we found that deleting this registry key, once 2.9 was uninstalled, allowed 3.0 to install.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\6E547C621C3BB764593227D78130EE70
Thanks for your help!
I am trying to take an Esri MOOC that uses ArcGIS Pro 3.0 and am having the same problem. I have installed the Desktop Runtime 6.0.5 - I've downloaded Pro and it extracts the files but the multiple times the setup process fails immediately with the "ArcGIS Pro requires Microsoft.NET Desktop Runtime (x64)" error. Since I've downloaded the Desktop Runtime, why is Pro apparently unable to see it? Where should I put the Runtime file? Using "dotnet--info" shows me it is installed.
I have been at this for a couple of hours,,, it is frustrating when Pro does not seem to work without having to be uninstalled and reinstalled. In my case, it won't even install the first time.
You guys. I wanted to see if I could maybe help to save some of the frustration as I recently encountered this error myself and I am a tech that was trying to help install it for someone. I spoke with this great tech from ESRI SKPully and he was such a big help to me. I was trying my best to rename files to .old just in case remnants of the program were still on the computer and blocking the installation but I was missing some items for sure.. So please try to use this to completely uninstall the ArcGIS...
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/fix-problems-that-block-programs-from-being-installed-or-removed-cca7d1b6-65a9-3d98-426b-e9f927e1eb4d
Restart the computer to verify that everything uninstalls correctly.
Before or after running the program above:
Install the 6.05 or higher desktop runtime. We just installed the SDK 6.0.402 for 6.10 but all are found at the link below. Download the (x64) versions for install only, but I have tried it with just the 6.05 (x64) desktop runtime.
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/6.0
Then try to run the ArcGIS 3.0 install again. I hope that this help everyone. I did notice too that sometimes when it is not working correctly, you will see the message about accepting the EULA, but once it starts to work , you will see the screen that reads "Install this application for:" "You or anyone who uses the computer. " Good Luck. Regina D. 😊
I was able to get this to work by doing a full uninstall of 2.9, doing a regular install of 3.0 and uninstalling .NET 6.0.9 x86. I also ran a tech check for 3.0 https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/get-started/arcgis-pro-system-requirements.htm and it said I had no version of .NET desktop runtime even though I have 6.0.9. I ran the install anyway and it seems to work (no more crashing with symbology changes, etc.).
How I got around this Windows Desktop Runtime 6.0.5 x64 issue for a named user license update of ArcGIS Pro: I did a full uninstall of 2.9.x, then performed a silent install! https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/get-started/arcgis-pro-installation-administration.htm Worked like a charm!
Hi,
I have witnessed strange behaviour of ArcGIS Pro 3 after install.
Test 1 on Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC (version 1809, OS build 17763.2928):
ArcGIS Pro 2.9 is working OK
Uninstall ArcGIS Pro 2.9
Install Microsoft Windows Desktop Runtime 6.0.5 (x64)
Install ArcGIS Pro 3.0
After running ArcGIS Pro the process is staying in »Background Processes« and »splash screen« does not appear.
Test 2 on Windows Server 2019 Standard:
After running ArcGIS Pro the process starts in »Background Processes« then jumps in "Apps", »splash screen« appears and ArcGIS Pro is running OK.
Test 3 on Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC (version 1809, OS build 17763.3287):
Does ArcGIS Pro 3 really depend on Windows LTSC version and OS build number?
Any advice appreciated.
Thank you @EugenioArima That helped us today! For some reason all of our computers started crashing Pro 2.9.3 this morning upon opening the Symbology Pane - yesterday it all worked fine and there were no Windows updates showed installed last night. We checked and one computer didn't show a .NET Desktop Runtime installed at all and the other 3 showed .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.9 x86 installed. Once all of us uninstalled .NET Desktop Runtime x86 and installed x64 we were able to upgrade to Pro 3.0.1 and everything works again. No idea what ran last night to cause ArcGIS Pro to stop working this morning. Also why is Windows automatically installing the wrong x86 instead of x64? Mysteries. @CraigWilliams maybe this will help other people.
Now I have de-installed Net Desktop runtime 6.0.6.
Than installed .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.3, (exactly the version ArcGis Pro claims to be necessary)
Than rebooted the complete computer.
Result: ArcGIS Pro refuses to work,: .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.3(!) is missing ...
Than installed latest version .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.8 on top of 6.0.3.
-> ArcGIS Pro is running
ESRI owes me the equivalent of 3 hours of work due to misleading chatter in the tone of command ("... you MUST install...").
Now I have downloaded and reinstalled/"repaired" complete ArcGis Pro, which was finalized without any complaints. Starting the Programm ist still refused pointing to a missing .NET Desktop - which IS available and installed.
ESRI is unproductive and wasting time.
I have donwloaded and installed exactly using the link provided. And did a complete restart.
ArcGis Pro refuses to work.
Well, I will turn to a tool which does not hesitate to do the job: QGIS.
Did that with 6.0.5 and 6.0.6 and a user is still getting the same error. Other have had success using the same Desktop runtime packages with their updates.
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