Check .NET Framework presense

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I have managed application targeted for .NET Framework 3.5. I need it to display messagebox with some text and download link if user don't have the framework installed. What is the right and simple way to do this?

So far I see nothing better than writing native bootstrapper that will check presence of the framework and show messagebox otherwise.

This is something that your installer should implement surely? — RB., Aug 17 '12 at 13:23
You could also provide this information at the same location your user finds your application, i.e. a web site. — Patrick, Aug 17 '12 at 13:26
My app doesn't have an installer. May be this is wrong but I can do nothing with this. — user10101, Aug 17 '12 at 13:53

score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:27

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You can use the registry to check about .net framework and it's version
Ref:
How to determine which versions and service pack levels of the Microsoft .NET Framework are installed

Edit: Check this answer on SO thread How do I tell if .NET 3.5 SP1 is installed?.

edited May 23 '17 at 12:27

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answered Aug 17 '12 at 13:24

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