How to determine whether SP2 (OEM or Upgrade) is installed?

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My company is blocking VPN access to their network because the
CyberGatekeeper software they're using has a rule that says that I
don't have XP SP2 installed. But I do have it installed as part of my
OEM XP software from Dell (received with a new computer).

Their software is currently looking for the registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP\SP2\KB811113
Type="Service Pack"

That may work for users who have upgraded from XP to XP SP2, but what
should their software be searching for to determine whether SP2 has
come pre-installed on a user's machine?

Is there any check that takes into account both scenarios?

Thanks in advance,
Mike

 

[Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\)]

My company is blocking VPN access to their network because the
CyberGatekeeper software they're using has a rule that says that I
don't have XP SP2 installed. But I do have it installed as part of my
OEM XP software from Dell (received with a new computer).

Their software is currently looking for the registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP\SP2\KB811113
Type="Service Pack"

That may work for users who have upgraded from XP to XP SP2, but what
should their software be searching for to determine whether SP2 has
come pre-installed on a user's machine?

Is there any check that takes into account both scenarios?

Hi

Yes:


Under the registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\
the value CSDVersion (REG_SZ), SP2 is installed if the value is
"Service Pack 2"

Under the registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Windows\
the value CSDVersion (REG_DWORD), SP2 is installed if the value is
512 (decimal)

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Hi Torgeir,

Something for you:
Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online | Column: XP SP2--Dedicated To Security:
http://www.mcpmag.com/columns/article.asp?EditorialsID=716

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My company is blocking VPN access to their network because the
CyberGatekeeper software they're using has a rule that says that I
don't have XP SP2 installed. But I do have it installed as part of my
OEM XP software from Dell (received with a new computer).

Their software is currently looking for the registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Updates\Windows XP\SP2\KB811113
Type="Service Pack"

That may work for users who have upgraded from XP to XP SP2, but what
should their software be searching for to determine whether SP2 has
come pre-installed on a user's machine?

Is there any check that takes into account both scenarios?

Hi

Yes:


Under the registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\
the value CSDVersion (REG_SZ), SP2 is installed if the value is
"Service Pack 2"

Under the registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Windows\
the value CSDVersion (REG_DWORD), SP2 is installed if the value is
512 (decimal)

 

[Torgeir Bakken \(MVP\)]

Hi Torgeir,

Something for you:
Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Online | Column: XP SP2--Dedicated To Security:
http://www.mcpmag.com/columns/article.asp?EditorialsID=716

Hi

Yepp, I have seen it before, the author asked if it was ok to mention
me by name in that article

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Oh.. ok

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Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org
--------------------------------------------
Using ToolbarCop to remove the unwanted Toolband, Toolbar Icons and BHO:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/toolbarcop.htm
--------------------------------------------
The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.php
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Hi

Yepp, I have seen it before, the author asked if it was ok to mention
me by name in that article