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Verifying the .NET Framework version

If you use an older Windows server versions (2016 for example), you need to check if the required .NET Framework version is installed.

About this task

The latest version of Windows server automatically installs the version of .NET Framework that is required for Content Manager. If you are using an older Windows server version, you need to check if the required version of .NET Framework is installed, and if not, download and install it.

All the software versions compatible with this Tridion Docs version are listed in the Content Manager software requirements.

Procedure

  1. Open a PowerShell session with administrator rights.
  2. Type in the following command:
    Get-ChildItem 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\NET Framework Setup\NDP\v4\Full\'  |  Get-ItemPropertyValue -Name Version
  3. Check the displayed information and make sure the specified version is compatible with the Content Manager software requirements. Also check that the revision number is the one listed in the requirements.

    If the version matches the requirements, it will be used for the installation and you don't need to take further action.

  4. If you need to install a later .NET Framework version, go to Windows web pages to find it, download it and install it. For example at https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet-framework/. Be sure to select the Runtime install.