Versions:
DotNetVersions is a lightweight command-line utility developed by José M. Alarcón that addresses the common need for quick visibility of “classic” .NET Framework installations on Windows machines. Unlike the newer .NET Core and .NET 5+ lines, the traditional .NET Framework is still required by countless enterprise applications, legacy installers, and development toolchains, yet Windows itself offers no single built-in command to enumerate every release level that has been patched onto a given system. By executing a simple console instruction, DotNetVersions scans the registry and presents a concise list of all installed framework versions, service-pack levels, and release numbers, eliminating manual registry browsing or guesswork. The tool is especially useful for system administrators who must verify prerequisite compliance before rolling out departmental software, for DevOps engineers preparing container or VM base images, and for support technicians diagnosing compatibility errors that stem from missing updates. Because it operates in a standard terminal window and returns text output, the results can be piped into log files, ticketing systems, or automation scripts without further parsing. Version 1.1.1, the first and therefore current release, ships as a single executable that requires no installation or elevation, keeping both footprint and security surface minimal. Its focused scope places it in the System Information category rather than among full-featured package managers or SDKs. DotNetVersions is available for free on get.nero.com, with downloads provided via trusted Windows package sources such as winget, always delivering the latest version, and supporting batch installation of multiple applications.
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