Microsoft .net Desktop Runtime | %28x64%29 8.0x !!hot!!

The "x" in 8.0.x represents . Microsoft frequently releases minor updates (e.g., 8.0.1, 8.0.4) to address:

You can see which version you have by going to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps and searching for ".NET Desktop Runtime." Common Troubleshooting microsoft .net desktop runtime %28x64%29 8.0x

x64 allows applications to access much more RAM than the older x86 (32-bit) version. The "x" in 8