Checking the available .NET framework on a client using C++ [duplicate]

Question

Is there a way to check and see what version of the .NET framework is available on a machine, without manually digging through the registry, etc.?

Ideally, from C++. How can this be solved it?

This KB article does a pretty good job of explaining the process. support.microsoft.com/kb/914135 — Dlongnecker
– Dlongnecker, Commented Dec 30, 2010 at 17:14
What is this for? There are typically ways to automate this with installers and the like. — Dlongnecker
– Dlongnecker, Commented Dec 30, 2010 at 17:15
Digging through the registry is exactly what is required to get this info. Trying to avoid this is pointless. — Hans Passant
– Hans Passant, Commented Dec 30, 2010 at 17:18
Im assuming the OP wants an un managed library for .net detection. — gideon
– gideon, Commented Dec 30, 2010 at 17:20

Arsen Mkrtchyan · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-30 17:17:53Z

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Check registry

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\NET Framework Setup\NDP

answered Dec 30, 2010 at 17:17

Arsen Mkrtchyan

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