if (-not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\dotnet\Setup\InstalledVersions\x64\sharedfx\Microsoft.NETCore.App\8.0.4")) Write-Host "Downloading .NET 8 Desktop Runtime..." Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $dotnetUrl -OutFile $dotnet8Installer Start-Process -FilePath $dotnet8Installer -ArgumentList "/quiet /norestart" -Wait
Citrix provides PowerShell modules for automating workspace configurations. Starting with the Citrix.DaaS SDK version 2.0, .NET 6.0 is required. Many admins mistakenly think Citrix Workspace App itself fails — but the issue is missing .NET runtime on the management machine.
A: Use this command line:
windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.x-win-x64.exe /quiet /norestart
Then use Citrix WEM or SCCM to push the install before the Workspace App installer. citrix workspace .net core 8.0 or later
Yes. For Server 2019/2022 hosting Citrix VDA, the same .NET 8 Desktop Runtime is required as of VDA 2311+.
| Component | .NET Dependency | Notes | |-----------|----------------|-------| | Citrix Workspace App (core) | None | Native C++ client | | Citrix VDA (Virtual Delivery Agent) | .NET Framework 4.7.2+ | Not .NET Core | | Citrix Workspace Environment Management (WEM) Agent | .NET 6.0+ | Starting WEM 2305 | | Citrix Cloud Connector | .NET Framework 4.8 | | | Citrix Director Console | .NET 8.0 (optional) | For modern reporting | | Custom SDKs (StoreFront SDK, Powershell) | .NET 6.0/8.0 | For automation scripts | | Workspace App for Linux (Dependency) | .NET Core runtime | For certain SSO features |
Thus, the keyword "Citrix Workspace .NET Core 8.0 or later" often emerges during: Then use Citrix WEM or SCCM to push
Cause: Missing Desktop Runtime.
Fix: Install .NET 8 Desktop Runtime (not SDK, not ASP.NET Core runtime).
On a Windows machine (where Citrix Workspace App is installed):
Method 1 – Command Prompt:
dotnet --info
If dotnet is not recognized, .NET SDK/runtime is missing.
Method 2 – Registry (Windows):
Look for:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\dotnet\InstalledVersions\x64\sharedfx\Microsoft.NETCore.App
Method 3 – Add/Remove Programs
Search for “Microsoft .NET Runtime – 8.0.x (x64)” If dotnet is not recognized