Can't see what is wrong with this

[AyatollahPies]

I'm writing a batch file that involves querying the OS to see if it is running Windows XP.

 

The failing bit of code is as follows:

 

REG QUERY "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\Currentversion" /v ProductName | FIND "Microsoft Windows XP"

 

When I run this, I get the following error:

 

ProductName REG_SZ Microsoft Windows XP

Error: They system was unable to find the specified registry key or value

 

 

I cannot see what is wrong with the command? Any pointers? Is it a stupid little spelling mistake?

 

Ta

 

Edit: These values are in the registry and I'm definitely running it on XP :-)

Edited July 20, 2010 by AyatollahPies
Missed out some vital info

[tommccann]

reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" /v ProductName if %1% == "Microsoft Windows XP"

 

is what we use

[AyatollahPies]

Just tried this and it's telling me there are too many command-line parameters.

 

This is a fresh build I'm testing on too.

 

Think I need to try another workstation.

 

Cheers for the help.

[Martin]

Is it case sensitive - "Currentversion" versus "CurrentVersion"??

 

mb

[ascott2]

You could use WMI take a look at this.

 

I think there is even an example of OS Version on the page.

[Chad]

We use:

 

ver | find "Windows XP" > nul

 

Would that work, or do you have a specific requirement to read the registry?

[AyatollahPies]

It's working now. Cut and pasted my original code into notepad and re-saved.

 

No idea why it threw a hissy fit.