How can i find what network adapter installed on my PC ( or any other device, but network adapter is prefered)
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How can i find what network adapter installed on my PC ( or any other device, but network adapter is prefered)
The registry holds the information regarding your hardware. On Windows NT/2000/XP, look in:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class
All the different types of hardware are enumerated there, along with some information about the specific devices. For example, the key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4D36E96D-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
will always hold the information regarding modems. The key exists even if there aren't any modems attached to the computer.
I don't remember the exact location in the registry under Win9x/ME...it isn't the same key as WinNT/2K/XP but the theory is the same. The only difference is that instead of cryptic-looking strings (actually ClassIDs) the names of the hardware can be used.
you can view ur devices
click control pannel
dbl click system
where u can find allmost all the information abt ur system.
if u just wana find abt ur net adapter u can dbl click network icon in control pannel
where u can find all abt it.
Very true...the way I posted was the way to do it in VB