How do I detect what .NET Framework versions and service packs are installed?

Question

A similar question was asked here, but it was specific to .NET 3.5. Specifically, I\'m looking for the following:

1. What is the correct way to determine which .N

Answer 1

In Windows 7 (it should work for Windows 8 also, but I haven't tested it):

Go to a command prompt

Steps to go to a command prompt:

1. Click Start Menu
2. In Search Box, type "cmd" (without quotes)
3. Open cmd.exe

In cmd, type this command

wmic /namespace:\\root\cimv2 path win32_product where "name like '%%.NET%%'" get version

This gives the latest version of NET Framework installed.

One can also try Raymond.cc Utilties for the same.