Delete that specific registry key (back it up first!) and restart. Why is this happening?
: When the error popup appears again, click "Browse" and navigate to the folder where you just downloaded the .msi file. Selecting it should allow the installation to proceed. 2. Repair via the "Hosting Bundle" dotnethost8011winx64msi download fixed
: Navigate to the official Microsoft .NET 8.0 Download Page and download the .NET Runtime 8.0.11 (specifically the Windows x64 version). Delete that specific registry key (back it up first
To resolve this and get your .NET environment "fixed" and running again, follow these steps: 1. Download the Standalone Installer Selecting it should allow the installation to proceed
Let the tool remove the broken registry keys, then restart your PC and try a fresh installation from dotnet.microsoft.com. Advanced Fix: Registry Cleanup
If the manual download doesn't work because the system thinks the version is already "installed" but broken: