How to Check .Net Framework Version Using File Explorer

Posted on by Summa Lai

To use File Explorer to check the .NET Framework version on Windows 11, use these steps:

  1. Open File Explorer.
  2. Browse the following path: C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework
  3. Open the folder with the latest version – for example, v4.0.30319.
  1. Right-click any of the “.dll” files and select the Properties option.
  1. Click the Details tab.
  2. In the “Product version” section, confirm the version of .NET – for example, 4.8.9032.0.

Once you complete the steps, the file details will unveil the framework platform’s version installed on Windows.