C ++ Determine OS Version

Question

I want to know how to determine the current OS using C ++ and which service pack is installed

Answer 1

For Windows, see this example under GetOSDisplayString from MSDN, which shows the use of GetVersionEx .

Answer 2

I assume you are writing unmanaged C ++ using Win32? Explore the Win32 GetVersionEx API.

Answer 3

Assuming it's for Windows - use GetVersionEx

Answer 4

Perhaps this may be useful: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ak37a69s%28v=VS.90%29.aspx