This might help... it's a free utility with source code and the reasons why:
http://www.smithvoice.com/d5loader.htm
Robert Smith
Kirkland, WA
www.smithvoice.com
"Maileen" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> thanks a lot.
>
> Herfried K. Wagner [MVP] wrote:
>> "Maileen" <(E-Mail Removed)> schrieb:
>>
>>>I would like to know if exist a way how to control if
>>>.NET framework is installed or not ?
>>
>>
>> In addition to the other replies: Notice that you cannot detect if the
>> .NET
>> Framework is installed from within your .NET application. Your .NET
>> application will only run if the .NET Framework is installed.
>>