When I try to install .NET Desktop Runtime for x64, the prompt says Out of storage space. I can't fi

Hello,

When I try to install .NET Desktop Runtime for x64, the prompt says Out of storage space.

But I don't know how to add storage apace or delete some files while all files seem important.

How to enable this installation to be made to Disk D, instead of Disk C, that is done automatically?

I think F-Secure app installation is tied to the system drive, so you can't (or cannot easily) switch it and install it on another drive.

However, since you don't directly mention a relation to the F-Secure installation, are you trying to install .NET Desktop Runtime manually? Or is it part of the F-Secure installation process?

When I enabled installation to Disk D, instead of Disk C, still .NET Desktop Runtime demands to run installer from disk C.

What you meant was that you managed to install it (.NET Desktop Runtime), but then additional demands arose? For example, by running F-Secure app installer? Or is it still .NET Desktop Runtime complaining about running from system drive(?) while you enabled installation to another drive?

In general, it is expected to be in system drive (system-wide location). However, Microsoft has this 'workaround' for special needs - dotnet-install scripts reference. Which you probably tried to use (if not - it is best to find/learn proper steps before any attempt to perform something).

And I can't free space there as I can't open data files.

Could you provide more information about your system? Windows version and what's current size of free space on your system drive?

I think, Windows has some built-in tools that help you clean/remove some old or unnecessary files per demand. I am not sure if 'way' to use is universal for any Windows version (but you always can look up at Settings and related parts like Storage of System section) or Disk Cleanup built-in tool (in system startup menu or by searching it). The name can be localized if installation is non-English one.

It is better to carefully read/see what actions will be taken before performing them.

Thanks!

Hello,

Thanks for your feedback. So, I will try to help. And I will try to discuss each point individually and then to suggest something more universal.

One thing to mention is I am also only an F-Secure user. In general, if this difficulty with .NET Desktop Runtime is related to the installation of F-Secure solution, you can also try contacting the official support here https://www.f-secure.com/en/support (in the middle of the page or just by initiating web-chat through its 'right bottom' placement; where you should ask for connecting with Support Agent and then to explain your situation): they can generally offer remote assistance, where they can provide more technical assistance and walk you through each step. I provided URL to generic website (English-based), but you better to choose your locale for better results in case of local support options.

Could you help please?

FIRST POINT: to install .NET Desktop Runtime to another drive (not to the system drive).

Microsoft's page https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/tools/dotnet-install-script describes some information about how to do it.

Well, I tried to put together a guide now, but… then I felt these steps will be a little more difficult than you might like. So, I do not recommend trying this way unless you are confident about entire routine.

Because it's still better to figure out the space trouble than to install the .NET Desktop Runtime in non-default place, which is usually not necessary.

SECOND POINT: your screenshot shows Microsoft .NET SDK 10.0.101 installation process.

I am a little confused by this. It's likely that the "entire package" isn't required if you're installing F-Secure solutions (and maybe 10.0 is higher version as well). In fact, F-Secure usually installs everything it needs (it's just that currently there is complain about free space);

You tried to do it manually - which is fine in case if there will be any difficulties with automatic installation by F-Secure software). So, currently, requirement (or so) is .NET Desktop runtime 8.0*. Possible to download it from there: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0, where you need to find these lines and download installer for your system:

.NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.22
The .NET Desktop Runtime enables you to run existing Windows desktop applications.
This release includes the .NET Runtime; you don't need to install it separately.

OR here is current direct installer's URL for x64 platform: https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/thank-you/runtime-desktop-8.0.22-windows-x64-installer

then you need find the file in your Downloads folder, right-click it and select Run as administrator.

However, let's try to fix situation by checking free space part. And letting F-Secure installer automatically perform all necessary actions then.

THIRD POINT: not enough space on the system drive.

So, C:\ drive is 56 GB SSD KINGSTON SV300S37A60G,

D:\drive is 466 GB SAMSUNG HD501LJ

only 771MB is available on system drive (out of 56GB).

// Also, it looks like you have some pending Windows updates on your system. Could you check them and/or reboot your system? This might free up some space.

It would be nice to understand what takes up the most space. Can you open Windows Settings, then "System" part, then "Storage" part? There should be list of categories and a bit of statistics on usage. For example, to check what's inside Temporary files category and what are options there; And, maybe, there are some old applications took space, but you do not use them anymore.

Another way is to use Disk Cleanup tool. Try type it in Windows search, then launch it; choose C:\ drive. Where you can, then, click "Clean up system files" and see results of what's possible to remove/delete. Check if there is something which you may think safe to choose and delete. Especially if something like Windows Update Cleanup is available.

If nothing hints you with these places and you can't contacting F-Secure official Support channel for a bit of more 'direct and technical help', then we can try to figure out how to create easy steps to install .NET Desktop Runtime on D:\ drive.

The trouble itself (as I think) 56GB is really close to limits of Windows 10/11 itself in a long run. But, usually, there are still extra by some other applications and even F-Secure app is mostly installed only on the system drive.