Instructions

We provide a PowerShell script here (also available as a text file) that you can use to return the installed .NET Framework version. Alternatively, we will observe where the code and build number are stored in the Windows registry so you can determine the .NET version manually without running any code on your computer.

PowerShell Method

1. Download the attached script Get-NetFrameworkVersion.ps1
2. Right click the script and select Run With PowerShell
3. The last output will be the version of Framework 4 installed:
   
4. You are now aware of what version of .NET Framework is running on the Windows computer.

Manual Method

1. Launch the registry editor by typing regedit in a Run box.
2. On the left-hand side, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\NET Framework Setup\NDP\v4\Full
3. If the Full subkey is not present, then you do not have the .NET Framework 4.5 or later installed.
4. Select the key inside the Full subkey:
   
5. On the right hand side look for the DWORD value Release:
   
6. Take note of the 6 digit number in brackets and look it up in the table below:

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