Check Windows version

Question

How I can check in C++ if Windows version installed on computer is Windows Vista and higher (Windows 7)?

Answer 1

In Visual Studio 2013 or higher, you can also use the new Version Helper functions.

There are methods for many different Windows versions. Example:

#include <VersionHelpers.h>

if (!IsWindowsVistaOrGreater())
{
   MessageBox(NULL, "You need at least Windows Vista", "Version Not Supported", MB_OK);
}

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