How do I determine if a computer is running XP Service pack 3

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Using either the registry or the file system. The reason for the restriction is that I am doing this as an MSI conditional statement.

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Seeing as how you can right click and go to the properties on My Computer, this should be very simple for someone to answer with experience about where this information is stored. Sadly that's not me :) — TheTXI, May 14 '09 at 12:08
The title of this question got my hopes up, and then I read the part about registry or file system. :( — Scott, Jul 03 '09 at 20:06

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered May 14 '09 at 14:48

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under registry key

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

look for key pair:

CurrentVersion = Microsoft Windows NT 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3

answered May 14 '09 at 14:48

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CSDVersion key has a "Service Pack n" value. Which is good enough for what I need. – Duncan Edwards May 14 '09 at 15:29

score 4 · Answer 2 · answered May 14 '09 at 12:11

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You should find enough information to determine the OS service pack (in the worst case you can always use the build string) in the following registry key:


HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

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Cheers! Where exactly under this key would you find the service pack info? – Duncan Edwards May 14 '09 at 13:47
In Service Pack 3 you should expect to find a key named CSDVersion with value "Service Pack 3" – em70 May 14 '09 at 16:34

score 2 · Answer 3 · answered Jul 03 '09 at 20:00

If you're using an MSI, you should be able to use the VersionNT and ServicePackLevel properties right in the conditional statement.

eg. The following code checks for Windows XP sp3 or greater:

VersionNT=501 And ServicePackLevel>2

You can also check the WindowsBuild property if you also need the build number.

score 1 · Answer 4 · answered May 14 '09 at 12:27

The VerifyVersionInfo function should allow you to check the version of Windows being run meets your application's requirements, without the pitfalls that can occur with checking for an exact version with GetVersionEx (such as breaking on major version changes - your application will most likely run on Vista, and Windows 7, and future versions not yet developed).

score -1 · Answer 5 · answered Dec 01 '16 at 11:18

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"Run" (Windows key + r or start/run) msinfo32 or sysdm.cpl

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this is for xp, don't know about 7/vista etc. – Jimbo66 Dec 01 '16 at 11:20

How do I determine if a computer is running XP Service pack 3

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