diff --git a/content/en/docs/refguide/installation/install.md b/content/en/docs/refguide/installation/install.md
index 786a0b78904..5d4b3e10dee 100644
--- a/content/en/docs/refguide/installation/install.md
+++ b/content/en/docs/refguide/installation/install.md
@@ -50,7 +50,9 @@ The prerequisites are the following:
 
     | Studio Pro 11.0.0 - 11.6.2 | Studio Pro 11.6.3 and above |
     | --- | --- |
-    | [.NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x (x64 or ARM64)](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0) <br/> Mendix recommends using version 8.0.10 or above | [.NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.x (x64 or ARM64)](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/10.0) <br/> Mendix recommends using version 10.0.3 or above |
+    | [.NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x (x64 or ARM64)](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0) <br/> Mendix recommends using version 8.0.10 or above | [.NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.x (x64 or ARM64)](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/10.0) <br/>Mendix recommends using the latest version to ensure you are up to date with security patches. |
+
+    {{% alert color="info" %}}If .NET Desktop Runtime is not installed on your machine, Mendix will install a version which was current at the time this version of Studio Pro was released.{{% /alert %}}
 
 * [Eclipse Temurin JDK 21 (x64 or ARM64)](https://adoptium.net/temurin/releases/?version=21)
 
@@ -82,12 +84,12 @@ It is possible to prepare the prerequisite installers beforehand so the setup pr
 4. Download the prerequisites listed in the **[Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)** section above and move them into the **Dependencies** folder.
 5. Rename the following dependencies:
    1. Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime
-      * For Studio Pro versions 11.0.0 through 11.6.2, rename the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x
+      * For Studio Pro versions 11.0.0 through 11.6.2, rename the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x to remove the patch version. For example, if you have downloaded .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.10:
         * On x64, rename *windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.10-win-x64.exe* to *windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0-x64.exe*
         * On ARM64, rename *windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.10-win-arm64.exe* to *windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0-arm64.exe*
-      * For Studio Pro versions 11.6.3 and above, rename the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.x
-         * On x64, rename *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0.3-win-x64.exe* to *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0-x64.exe*
-         * On ARM64, rename *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0.3-win-arm64.exe* to *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0-arm64.exe*
+      * For Studio Pro versions 11.6.3 and above, rename the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.x to remove the patch version. For example, if you have downloaded .NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.7:
+         * On x64, rename *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0.7-win-x64.exe* to *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0-x64.exe*
+         * On ARM64, rename *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0.7-win-arm64.exe* to *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0-arm64.exe*
    2. Eclipse Temurin JDK
       * Rename the Java Development Kit 21 *msi*
         * On x64, rename *OpenJDK21U-jdk_x64_windows_hotspot_21.0.5_11.msi* to *adoptiumjdk_21_x64.msi*
diff --git a/content/en/docs/refguide10/installation/install.md b/content/en/docs/refguide10/installation/install.md
index 353f7697cc0..f444e8acc8c 100644
--- a/content/en/docs/refguide10/installation/install.md
+++ b/content/en/docs/refguide10/installation/install.md
@@ -52,7 +52,9 @@ The prerequisites are the following:
 
     | Studio Pro 10.0.0 - 10.10.0 | Studio Pro 10.11.0 - 10.24.15 | Studio Pro 10.24.16 and above |
     | --- | --- | --- |
-    | [.NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.x (x64 or ARM64)](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/6.0) <br/> Mendix recommends using version 6.0.35 or above | [.NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x (x64 or ARM64)](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0) <br/> Mendix recommends using version 8.0.10 or above | [.NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.x (x64 or ARM64)](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/10.0) <br/> Mendix recommends using version 10.0.3 or above |
+    | [.NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.x (x64 or ARM64)](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/6.0) <br/> Mendix recommends using version 6.0.35 or above. | [.NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x (x64 or ARM64)](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0) <br/> Mendix recommends using version 8.0.10 or above. | [.NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.x (x64 or ARM64)](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/10.0) <br/> Mendix recommends using the latest version to ensure you are up to date with security patches. |
+
+    {{% alert color="info" %}}If .NET Desktop Runtime is not installed on your machine, Mendix will install a version which was current at the time this version of Studio Pro was released.{{% /alert %}}
 
 * Eclipse Temurin JDK (x64) (see [JDK Installation](/refguide10/jdk-installation/) if you want to install another version of the JDK). Mendix version 10.8.0 and 10.0.9 supports JDK 11 and 17. Mendix version 10.10.0 supports JDK 11, 17, and 21, but installer still installs JDK 11.
 
@@ -100,15 +102,15 @@ It is possible to prepare the prerequisite installers beforehand so the setup pr
 4. Download the prerequisites listed in the **[Troubleshooting](/refguide9/install/#troubleshooting)** section above and move them into the **Dependencies** folder.
 5. Rename the following dependencies:
    1. Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime
-      * For Studio Pro versions 10.0.0 - 10.10.0, rename the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.x
+      * For Studio Pro versions 10.0.0 - 10.10.0, rename the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.x to remove the patch version. For example, if you have downloaded .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.35:
         * On x64, rename *windowsdesktop-runtime-6.0.35-win-x64.exe* to *windowsdesktop-runtime-6.0-x64.exe*
         * On ARM64, rename *windowsdesktop-runtime-6.0.35-win-arm64.exe* to *windowsdesktop-runtime-6.0-arm64.exe*
-      * For Studio Pro versions 10.11.0 - 10.24.15, rename the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x
+      * For Studio Pro versions 10.11.0 - 10.24.15, rename the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x to remove the patch version. For example, if you have downloaded .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.10:
         * On x64, rename *windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.10-win-x64.exe* to *windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0-x64.exe*
         * On ARM64, rename *windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.10-win-arm64.exe* to *windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0-arm64.exe*
-      * For Studio Pro versions 10.24.16 and above, rename the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.x
-        * On x64, rename *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0.3-win-x64.exe* to *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0-x64.exe*
-        * On ARM64, rename *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0.3-win-arm64.exe* to *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0-arm64.exe*
+      * For Studio Pro versions 10.24.16 and above, rename the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.x to remove the patch version. For example, if you have downloaded .NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.7:
+        * On x64, rename *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0.7-win-x64.exe* to *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0-x64.exe*
+        * On ARM64, rename *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0.7-win-arm64.exe* to *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0-arm64.exe*
    2. Eclipse Temurin JDK (x64)
       * For Studio Pro versions 10.0.0 - 10.10.0, rename the Java Development Kit 11 (x64) *msi* 
         * For example, *OpenJDK11U-jdk_x64_windows_hotspot_11.0.20.1_1.msi* to *adoptiumjdk_11_x64.msi*
diff --git a/content/en/docs/refguide9/general/install.md b/content/en/docs/refguide9/general/install.md
index c05c6da918c..8e389b13f5f 100644
--- a/content/en/docs/refguide9/general/install.md
+++ b/content/en/docs/refguide9/general/install.md
@@ -65,7 +65,9 @@ The prerequisites are the following:
 
     | Studio Pro 9.0.0 - 9.24.33 | Studio Pro 9.24.34 - 9.24.41 | Studio Pro 9.24.42 and above |
     | --- | --- | --- |
-    |  [Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.x](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/6.0) – Mendix recommends using version 6.0.6 or above | [Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0) – Mendix recommends using version 8.0.14 or above | [.NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.x (x64 or ARM64)](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/10.0) <br/> Mendix recommends using version 10.0.3 or above |
+    |  [Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.x](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/6.0) – Mendix recommends using version 6.0.6 or above. | [Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/8.0) – Mendix recommends using version 8.0.14 or above. | [.NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.x (x64 or ARM64)](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet/10.0) <br/>Mendix recommends using the latest version to ensure you are up to date with security patches.  |
+
+    {{% alert color="info" %}}If .NET Desktop Runtime is not installed on your machine, Mendix will install a version which was current at the time this version of Studio Pro was released.{{% /alert %}}
     
 * Java JDK
 
@@ -103,14 +105,13 @@ It is possible to prepare the prerequisite installers beforehand, so that the Me
 3. Create a folder with the name **Dependencies** in the same location where the Mendix Studio Pro installer was placed.
 4. Download the prerequisites listed in the [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) section above and move them into the **Dependencies** folder.
 5. Rename the following dependencies:
-   * Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime
-      * For Studio Pro versions 9.0.0 - 9.24.33, rename the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.x
-        * Rename the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.x executable (*dotnet.exe*) to *windowsdesktop-runtime-6.0-x64.exe*
-      * For Studio Pro versions 9.24.34 - 9.24.41, rename the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x
-        * Rename *windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.14-win-x64.exe* to *windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0-x64.exe*
-      * For Studio Pro versions 9.24.42 and above, rename the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.x
-        * Rename *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0.3-win-x64.exe* to *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0-x64.exe*
-    * The Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.x executable (*dotnet.exe*) to *windowsdesktop-runtime-6.0-x64.exe*
+    * Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime
+        * For Studio Pro versions 9.0.0 - 9.24.33, rename the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.x to remove the patch version. For example, if you have downloaded .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.6:
+            * Rename the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 6.0.6 executable (*dotnet.exe*) to *windowsdesktop-runtime-6.0-x64.exe*
+        * For Studio Pro versions 9.24.34 - 9.24.41, rename the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.x to remove the patch version. For example, if you have downloaded .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.14:
+            * Rename *windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0.14-win-x64.exe* to *windowsdesktop-runtime-8.0-x64.exe*
+        * For Studio Pro versions 9.24.42 and above, rename the Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.x to remove the patch version. For example, if you have downloaded .NET Desktop Runtime 10.0.7:
+            * Rename *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0.7-win-x64.exe* to *windowsdesktop-runtime-10.0-x64.exe*
     * The Java Development Kit 11, 17 or 21 (x64) *msi* (for example, *OpenJDK17U-jdk_x64_windows_hotspot_17.0.10_7.msi*) to one of the following, depending on the Studio Pro version:
         * *adoptiumjdk_21_x64.msi* – for versions 9.24.34 and above
         * *adoptiumjdk_17_x64.msi* – for versions 9.24.16 and above