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Posted: **Sat Jul 31, 2010 3:04 pm**

Introducing to my problem :
Hi, I know the title is strange but whatever, ok, here's my problem.
I'm trying to take advantage of the Windows Vista / 7 Aero, which I already had.
But, I trying to make my program compatible with Xp, which doesn't have Aero as you guys know.
Also, users can disable the Aero just like changing the theme in Windows 7(Basic Style, Aero Style)
And, Windows 7 Basic doesn't have Aero.

Asking for help :
So, I wanted to know how to detect the user's OS and determine which part should it take advantage of, here's a list of things I would like to do if the code really EXISTS :
Windows Xp : No special effects, at the same time, program won't crash or any errors.
Windows Vista : Aero on entire form and selected parts, no jumplists, buttons, cover art, at the same time, no errors or crash.
Windows 7 Starter / Basic : None
Windows 7 Home Premium / Professional / Ultimate : Aero on entire form, jump lists, buttons on taskbar(like Windows Media Player), album cover art as preview on taskbar.

Note, I've already got the codes for the above list of things I want, but I still need the code for determining the OS and take advantage.

This Has Been Done Before On programs such as Paint.NET(Written in C#), and it won't crash or have any errors while on xp and take advantage of Windows Vista / 7's Aero, Jumplists, etc.)

So, Show Me How!

Posted: **Sat Jul 31, 2010 6:29 pm**

hello frozerlaxegon

If you look at this site http://www.codeproject.com/KB/dotnet/Wi ... sg=3468702 there is a title called "Compatibility with Different Versions of windows", below it they tell you how to check for which version is running.

hope this helped

codexvid

Posted: **Thu Aug 05, 2010 2:26 pm**

Sorry, but that's not exactly what I wanted, the code did a great job on how to detect but the functions only works on Windows 7, I wanted to take advantage of Aero is vista / 7 too, there's no function on how to take advantage of aero. thread is still open, case not closed.

Posted: **Thu Aug 05, 2010 5:33 pm**

Hello

You can use this code:

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Public Class Form1

    Private Sub Form1_Load(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles MyBase.Load
        TextBox1.Text = My.Computer.Info.OSFullName

    End Sub

    Private Sub Timer1_Tick(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Timer1.Tick
        If TextBox1.Text.Contains("Vista") Then
            If TextBox1.Text.Contains("Premium") Then
                MsgBox("You are running Vista Home Premium")
                Timer1.Stop()
                'display aero
            ElseIf TextBox1.Text.Contains("Basic") Then
                MsgBox("You are running Vista Home Basic")
                'do not display aero
                Timer1.Stop()
            ElseIf TextBox1.Text.Contains("Business") Then
                MsgBox("You are running Vista Business")
                'display aero
                Timer1.Stop()
            ElseIf TextBox1.Text.Contains("Ultimate") Then
                MsgBox("You are running Vista Ultimate")
                'display aero
                Timer1.Stop()
            End If
        ElseIf TextBox1.Text.Contains("7") Then
            If TextBox1.Text.Contains("Premium") Then
                MsgBox("You are running Vista home Premium")
                'display aero
                Timer1.Stop()
            ElseIf TextBox1.Text.Contains("Enterprise") Then
                MsgBox("You are running Vista Home Basic")
                'display aero
                Timer1.Stop()
            ElseIf TextBox1.Text.Contains("Starter") Then
                MsgBox("You are running Windows 7 Starter")
                'do not display aero
                Timer1.Stop()
            ElseIf TextBox1.Text.Contains("Professional") Then
                MsgBox("You are running Vista Business")
                'display aero
                Timer1.Stop()
            ElseIf TextBox1.Text.Contains("Ultimate") Then
                MsgBox("You are running Vista Ultimate")
                'display aero
                Timer1.Stop()
            End If
        ElseIf TextBox1.Text.Contains("XP") Then
            'Do not display aero or jumplist
            Timer1.Stop()
        End If
    End Sub
End Class

But don't use a MessageBox as that will make it display many MessageBoxes.

Posted: **Fri Aug 06, 2010 11:35 am**

wow, That code above seems simple, i havent used it but it looks very simple

Posted: **Fri Aug 06, 2010 12:07 pm**

Why have a timer to check the same text at each interval? Why not use the textchanged event?

Posted: **Fri Aug 06, 2010 1:05 pm**

Hello mandai

i didn't say you have to use a timer, but i just used that in my code to test it, you are welcome to change anything.

codexvid

Posted: **Fri Aug 06, 2010 1:22 pm**

Works fine, Just that u have put the windows 8 stuff as vista, but that can be easily changed

Posted: **Fri Aug 06, 2010 1:34 pm**

Lewis-Froom wrote:
Works fine, Just that u have put the windows 8 stuff as vista, but that can be easily changed

what windows 8 ?

Posted: **Fri Aug 06, 2010 3:41 pm**

typo most likely

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