How do I find out which version of .NET is installed? I'm looking for something as simple as java -version that I can type at the command prompt and that tells me the current version(s) installed. I, In Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Update for Microsoft.NET Framework 4.8 (KB4503548) is displayed as an installed product under Programs and Features in Control Panel., Note: NET Framework 4.8.1 installers have been refreshed to include the latest servicing updates as of June 13th, 2023. Apart from the servicing fixes, there is no change in the .NET Framework 4.8.1 product that was released originally on August 9th, 2022. If you have already installed .NET Framework 4.8.1, you do not need to install this update., The March 27, 2025 update for Windows 11, version 24H2 includes security and cumulative reliability improvements in .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1. We recommend that you apply this update as part of your regular maintenance routines. Before you install this update, see the Prerequisites and Restart requirement sections. Summary Security Improvements There are no new security improvements in this , When you install this Microsoft.NET Framework 4.7 package, you can see following packages or updates that are installed per operating system: On Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, it's listed as an installed product under the Programs and Features item in Control Panel., The April 25, 2025 update for Windows 11, version 24H2 includes security and cumulative reliability improvements in .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1. We recommend that you apply this update as part of your regular maintenance routines. Before you install this update, see the Prerequisites and Restart requirement sections. Summary Security Improvements There are no new security improvements in this .