how to get machine constats in .NET

[Daniel Zaharia]

Is there any way in .NET to get machine constants (I need to build an application licensing software). If not, how far can I get by using only managed code? Thanks, Daniel

[Stefan Troschuetz]

Don't know exactly what you mean by machine constants, but I think maybe the Environment class could be helphful. Take a look at the documentation[^].

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[Daniel Zaharia]

things like HDD serial number, processor serial number, etc. I’ve almost forgotten… it must work on Win 98 as well :doh:

[Stefan Troschuetz]

Mmh, I'm pretty sure there is no easy way to get this with managed code. Sorry, maybe someone else can help!

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[Stefan Troschuetz]

The information you need can be accessed by Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). .NET offers ways to work with WMI. Take a look at this article[^].

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[Daniel Zaharia]

Thanks man! I didn't know that it is possible to instal WMI on 98. Thanks, Daniel.

[eggie5]

You can get all of this with dot .net. Actually there is a HDD serial number article on this site!!! Oh man! /\ |_ E X E GG

[eggie5]

your wrong foo! /\ |_ E X E GG

[Daniel Zaharia]

I ca't find it..:(

[Stefan Troschuetz]

I think he is referring to this[^]. Actually it use the WMI like i suggested, so it will give you a good example.

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[Stefan Troschuetz]

In some way I was, but I already corrected myself and I pointed him to WMI. And that's exactly what the article uses, you want him to read. Of course on condition that I found the right article as you provided no link.

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[Daniel Zaharia]

Yes, it is the only one , and it uses WMI. I think this is the only way to do this with managed code.

[Stefan Troschuetz]

Yeah, I think you won't get around this :) Besides, on searching I found another article[^] on WMI which may help you. Happy Programming

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[Daniel Zaharia]

Thanks! Daniel

[Daniel Zaharia]

The problem with WMI is that i don't think it could be correctly installed by the setup program for all Windows OS.:(

[eggie5]

Your a bad searcher. How to retrieve REAL Hard Drive Serial Number[^] Punish yourself however you please. /\ |_ E X E GG

[eggie5]

yes I did. just look harder. /\ |_ E X E GG

[Stefan Troschuetz]

Yeah, now I see. Think the tiny delay of your answer made me missing it at first sight ;-)

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[eggie5]

Probably. I forgive you. /\ |_ E X E GG

[Stefan Troschuetz]

Appreciate that :)

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