Intel DSA and several versions of MS Windows Desktop Runtime

[GeorgeNelis]

Hello, 

This is my first question on this forum, so i might not take the proper route or approach. 

I am using Intel DSA (Driver & Support Assistent) op my Windows 10 pc for updating my drivers. It looks as if Intel DSA uses a version of MS Windows Desktop Runtime. 

As i have several versions of MS Windows Desktop Runtime installed, i am trying to find out which versions are not needed any more and can be deleted, to create more overview and save some space. I am also looking if there are other applications running om my pc using (other versions of) MS Windows Desktop Runtime. 

So can someone tell me which version of MS Windows Desktop Runtime Intel DSA currently uses or tell my how i can find this out?

Thanks for your help. 

Kind regards,
George

[JeanetteC_Intel]

Hello GeorgeNelis,

Thank you for posting in Intel Communities.

I'll check on this internally for now and I will post an update once it's available.

Best regards,

JeanetteC.

Intel® Customer Support Technician

[JeanetteC_Intel]

Hello GeorgeNelis,

After thorough internal assessment, it has been determined that the .NET 8 runtime and default installation are critical components required for system functionality.

I hope this clarifies your inquiry.

Best regards,

JeanetteC.

Intel® Customer Support Technician

[GeorgeNelis · Accepted solution]

Hello Jeanette, 

Thank you for your thorough research and your answer. 

Now i can proceed with my cleaning up of not needed versions of MS Windows Desktop Runtime. 

Kind regards, 

George Nelis

[JeanetteC_Intel]

Hello GeorgeNelis,

Happy to help with the Windows Desktop Runtime information.

I'm closing this thread now. Please create a new thread for any future questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

JeanetteC.

Intel Customer Support Technician