How to check net framework version

How to check .NET Framework version in registry editor?

Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter, then Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\NET Framework Setup\NDP

Expand the NDP key and look for subkeys like v4 or v3.5

The installed version of .NET Framework (4.5 and later) can be found in the registry under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\NET Framework Setup\NDP\v4\Full. If the Full subkey is absent, it indicates that .NET Framework 4.5 or higher is not installed.

How to check NET Framework version using CMD?

To use this method, open the Windows Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following command:

reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Net Framework Setup\NDP" /s

This will display all installed .NET Framework versions.

To check a specific version, such as .NET Framework 4.x, execute this command:

reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Net Framework Setup\NDP\v4" /s

How to check if .NET Framework 4.8 is installed or not?

To Verify .NET Framework 4.8:

1. Open the Run dialog by selecting Run from the Start Menu or pressing Win + R.

2. Type regedt32 and click OK to open the Registry Editor.

3. Navigate to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\.NET Framework\Setup\NDP\v4\Full

4. Check the value of the Release key: Ensure you are checking the v4 folder. Do not check the v4.0 folder.

   • If the Release number is 528049 or higher, .NET Framework 4.8 is installed.
   • If the Release number is lower or the Full folder is missing, .NET Framework 4.8 is not installed.

How to check if net framework 3.5 is installed?

• Click the Start button in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
• Hover over Administrative Tools and select Server Manager.
• In the Server Manager interface, click Features to display all installed features in the right pane.
• Verify that .NET Framework 3.5.1 is listed.

Using a .NET Application

You can create a small application to detect the .NET Framework version programmatically:

using System;

class Program
{
    static void Main()
    {
        Console.WriteLine("Version: " + Environment.Version);
    }
}

How to check .NET Framework version in PowerShell?

In the PowerShell command prompt, enter the following commands, pressing ENTER after each one:

Get-ChildItem "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\NET Framework Setup\NDP" -Recurse |
Get-ItemProperty -Name Version, Release -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue |
Where-Object { $_.PSChildName -match '^(v|[0-9])' } |
Select-Object PSChildName, Version, Release

How to check .net core version in cmd?

For example, how to identify the versions of .NET Core installed on your Windows machine.

1. Detecting the .NET Core SDK in Use

Open Command Prompt and enter the following command:

dotnet --version

2. Detecting Installed .NET Core Runtimes

dotnet --list-runtimes

3. Detecting Installed .NET Core SDKs

dotnet --list-sdks

Where to find the .NET Framework on Windows 10?

For example, How to Check .NET Version Using File Explorer

To check the .NET Framework version on Windows 10 using File Explorer, follow these steps:

1. Open File Explorer.

2. Navigate to the following path: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework

3. Open the folder corresponding to the latest version (e.g., v4.0.30319).

4. Right-click any .dll file and select Properties.

5. Go to the Details tab.

6. Under the Product version section, you will find the .NET version (e.g., 4.8.4084.0).

What is the difference between .NET core and .NET Framework?

The .NET Framework is used for building web apps, desktop apps, and web services, but it is exclusive to the Windows operating system. In contrast, .NET Core is designed for developing cross-platform cloud apps that can run on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Can you have multiple .NET frameworks installed?

The .NET Framework and .NET runtime are built to be side-by-side compatible, allowing multiple versions of the .NET runtime to be installed on the same machine without causing conflicts with each other or with applications developed on different versions.