diff --git a/control b/control
index 79a87f1..f8fbcca 100644
--- a/control
+++ b/control
@@ -9,6 +9,12 @@ packageVersion: 1.0
 setupScript: install.ins
 uninstallScript: remove.ins
 
+[ProductDependency]
+action: setup
+requiredProduct: microsoft-dot-net-framework
+requiredStatus: installed
+requirementType: before
+
 [ProductProperty]
 name: desktopshortcut
 type: bool