Issue / Question
How to install .NET Framework 3.5 on a Windows CE 6.0 Mobile Computer
Applicable To
WINDOWS CE 6.0/7.0 Mobile Computer
Resolution / Answer
Using a registry editor, browse to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\.NETCompactFramework entry.
This will list the version of .NET Compact Framework installed on the handheld.
An alternative method to retrieve this information is to run an executable in the \Windows folder called 'cgacutil.exe'.
To accomplish this. You must allow for hidden files and folders.
1. My Device
2. Windows folder
3. View
4. Option
5. Deselect
"Do not show hidden files and folders"
" Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)"
"Hide File Extensions"
6. Search and Execute cgautil.exe
You should be able to see the .net Compact Framework Version.