A code for detecting the operating system

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Hi, I'm wondering if you can help me..
I need a code run from form_load which automatically detects the operating system the computer has installed, including the service pack if there is any, and displays the result in a label..
Thanks :)

Posted 10-Jul-11 22:27pm

thomasriley

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I came across a number if links that could help you out -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304283[^]
http://www.jamesgoodfellow.com/blog/post/Accurately-Detect-Operating-System-Version-In-C.aspx[^]
http://www.csharp411.com/determine-windows-version-and-edition-with-c/[^]

Posted 10-Jul-11 22:38pm

Abhinav S

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Uday P.Singh 11-Jul-11 4:40am

nice links my 5!

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Ahh ok thanks Abhinav, I will save both links.. So far the first link from Prerak has worked for me quite well so I'll keep it as that for now to avoid confusing myself haha :-)

Posted 10-Jul-11 23:05pm

thomasriley

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Prerak Patel · Accepted Answer · 2011-07-10T22:29:00

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http://blogs.msdn.com/b/rahulso/archive/2006/03/26/find-operating-system-information-from-your-vb-net-2005-application.aspx[^]

Posted 10-Jul-11 22:29pm

Prerak Patel