diff --git a/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml b/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml
index a7aacbf36c..af31831e43 100644
--- a/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml
+++ b/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml
@@ -7,6 +7,13 @@ steps:
   submodules: true
   clean: true
 
+- task: UseDotNet@2
+  displayName: 'Use .NET 8 SDK'
+  inputs:
+    packageType: sdk
+    version: '8.x'
+    includePreviewVersions: true
+
 - task: PowerShell@2
   displayName: Verify XAML formatting
   inputs:
@@ -56,13 +63,6 @@ steps:
     arguments: -solution '$(build.sourcesdirectory)\installer\PowerToysSetup.sln'
     pwsh: true
 
-- task: UseDotNet@2
-  displayName: 'Use .NET 8 SDK'
-  inputs:
-    packageType: sdk
-    version: '8.x'
-    includePreviewVersions: true
-
 - task: VisualStudioTestPlatformInstaller@1
   displayName: Ensure VSTest Platform