Version 131 or later is required for modern UI components. Version-Specific .NET 8.0 Requirements
The minimum minor version of .NET 8.0 varies slightly depending on the specific Citrix Workspace release: Citrix Workspace Version Minimum .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0 Version 8.0.16 or later 2409 (Current Release) 8.0.15 or later 2402 LTSR CU3 8.0.11 or later 2402 LTSR CU2 2402 LTSR CU1
By standardizing on , Citrix provides a more secure and performant "roll forward" experience, allowing organizations to manage security updates for the runtime independently of the Workspace app itself. citrix workspace .net core 8.0 or later
Recent updates to Citrix Workspace app for Windows have introduced a significant shift in system requirements, moving away from older runtimes in favor of modern architectures. Specifically, starting with , the application now mandates the installation of Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0 or later .
To ensure a successful installation or upgrade, your system must meet the following software prerequisites: Version 131 or later is required for modern UI components
For restricted environments, it is recommended to manually download the x86 .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0 directly from the Microsoft .NET Website before running the Citrix installer.
If the installer still fails after .NET 8.0 is installed, verify the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is present, as this is a frequent cause of "dependency missing" errors. Specifically, starting with , the application now mandates
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