How to differentiate windows 2000 from XP

[Sriprinks]

Hi, I have a software that can check for system process running on a
computer. I wish to use this software to differentiate between a
windows 2000 system and windows xp. Is there a system process that is
specific and found only in Windows 2000 and not in windows xp? If
there is one, then I can prevent windows 2000 systems from coming on
to my network by first checking for this process and then blocking
network access.

Appreciate ur thoughts on this..

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Hi, I have a software that can check for system process running on a
computer. I wish to use this software to differentiate between a
windows 2000 system and windows xp. Is there a system process that is
specific and found only in Windows 2000 and not in windows xp? If
there is one, then I can prevent windows 2000 systems from coming on
to my network by first checking for this process and then blocking
network access.

Appreciate ur thoughts on this..

The "ver" command will tell you directly.

 

[Dave Patrick]

Read from the key;

HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProductName

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Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

 

[Mistoffolees]

Hi, I have a software that can check for system process running on a
computer. I wish to use this software to differentiate between a
windows 2000 system and windows xp. Is there a system process that is
specific and found only in Windows 2000 and not in windows xp? If
there is one, then I can prevent windows 2000 systems from coming on
to my network by first checking for this process and then blocking
network access.

Appreciate ur thoughts on this..

If I understand the question properly, you want to block a computer,
a specific computer, that is running Windows 2000 from gaining access
to your network. If you know the specific network settings for this
particular computer, such as its IP address, port, etc., then block
it at server's firewall. Or one can deny it access administratively
to the network domain. But AFAIK, there is no intrinsic method of
locating a Windows 2000 machine, unless previously identified, from
the network itself.

 

[John John]

http://www.savilltech.com/wininfo.html

John