Ms-dotnettools.csharp Requested To Download The .net Runtime [upd]

If you already have .NET installed and want the extension to use it, you can hardcode the path in your VS Code settings. Open (Ctrl + ,). Search for dotnetAcquisitionExtension.existingDotnetPath . Click Edit in settings.json and add the following entry:

If you are seeing a notification in Visual Studio Code stating that you aren't alone. This message typically appears when the C# extension (or the C# Dev Kit) needs a specific version of the .NET Runtime to power features like IntelliSense and debugging, but cannot find a compatible version on your system.

(Note: Use the appropriate path for your OS, such as /usr/local/bin/dotnet for macOS or Linux.) 2. Increase the Download Timeout ms-dotnettools.csharp requested to download the .net runtime

Modern versions of the Microsoft C# Dev Kit use a "Language Server" that runs on .NET itself. Even if you have the .NET SDK installed for your projects, the extension might require a specific runtime (often the ASP.NET Core runtime or a specific version like .NET 8 or 9) to run its internal tools.

The extension uses the .NET Install Tool to fetch these runtimes automatically so users don't have to manually configure paths. If you already have

Some developers prefer not to have extensions downloading executables in the background, which is why the notification is triggered. How to Fix or Bypass the Download Request

If the download starts but fails, it’s often due to a slow connection timing out the default 2-minute limit. [BUG] always request downloading .NET Runtime #562 - GitHub Click Edit in settings

"dotnetAcquisitionExtension.existingDotnetPath": [ { "extensionId": "ms-dotnettools.csharp", "path": "C:\\Program Files\\dotnet\\dotnet.exe" } ] Use code with caution.