How to check Windows Version remotely

How to check Windows Version remotely

Oftentimes, we get the requirement to check the Windows Version remotely to reduce the manual work to log in and check. So, here are some steps that can help you to check the Windows version remotely.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

You can get this registry only in the following Versions:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 (No difference between Pro and Server)
  • Microsoft Windows XP (No difference between Home and Pro)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003

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Windows XP Professional and Windows Server 2003

  • %systemroot%\system32\prodspec.ini
  • Edit the File and you will find the exact Version under the Key:[Product Specification]
    Product=Windows XP Professional and  Windows Server 2003

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Windows 2000/2003/XP

  • %systemdrive%Boot.ini – Edit the file. It contains the OS version. (

                 Note:- Please do not make any changes in Boot.ini or prodspec.ini files it may lead you to a problem.

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  • Other tools are DXDIAG and Msinfo32. Go to Start | Run and type either of these tool names.

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Remote Computers

To browse configuration information through Msinfo32 for a remote computer:

1. Open the System Information tool. Go to Start | Run | type Msinfo32

2. Select Remote Computer on the View menu (or press Ctrl+R). This displays the Remote Computer dialog box.

3. In the Remote Computer dialog box, select Remote Computer On The Network. Type the computer name in the field provided, and then click OK.

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You may also read ProductType and ProductSuite values in the key:

 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions
to get info about which OS version (Workstation/Professional, Web, Server or Advanced/Enterprise) is installed.

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Server Manager – For Windows 2008 Servers you can use Server Manager by selecting Connect to Another Computer option:

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