How to Check Which Version of Microsoft .NET Framework is Installed in Windows?

Follwing the steps below to find out the version of .NET Framework installed in your Windows system:

Using Windows Explorer

All Microsoft .NET Framework versions are installed in following directory:

%windir%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\

Where "%windir%" represents "Windows" directory present in the system drive where Windows is installed in your system e.g. C:\Windows\.

So just type the above mentioned path in RUN dialog box or in Windows Explorer addressbar and press Enter. It'll open the directory as shown in following screenshot:

Here in this folder, you can find out which versions are installed.

Using Registry Editor

You can also find out .NET Framework version using Registry Editor:

1. Type regedit in RUN or Start Menu search box and press Enter. It'll open Registry Editor.

2. Now go to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\NET Framework Setup\NDP

3. Under this key, you'll see separate keys for each .NET Framework version installed in your system.