You typically need to install this runtime if:
Installing version 6.0.36 will typically remove the previous servicing update (e.g., 6.0.35) to save space and ensure system consistency. microsoft windows desktop runtime 6.0 36 x64
If you are a starting a new project today, do not target .NET 6.0, as it is no longer supported. Target .NET 8.0 or .NET 9.0 for an active, LTS-supported runtime environment. For maintaining an existing .NET 6.0 application, version 6.0.36 represents the final, most stable point of that platform. You typically need to install this runtime if: