Get Computer Type C++

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Hi guys,

How can I get the Computer Type according to the API?
(Such as Desktop, Notebook and Laptop and so on?)

:-D

Posted 16-Dec-10 18:21pm

xw3278

Updated 16-Dec-10 21:54pm

Dalek Dave

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JF2015 17-Dec-10 0:23am

Edited to fix spelling errors.

Dalek Dave 17-Dec-10 3:54am

Edited for Readability.

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User 7429338 · Accepted Answer · 2010-12-16T21:24:00

Solution 1

A good indication if a particular computer is a desktop or notebook is if it has a battery or not.
You can use the GetSystemPowerStatus[^] function to check.

Posted 16-Dec-10 21:24pm

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JF2015 17-Dec-10 3:25am

Nice idea.

Dalek Dave 17-Dec-10 3:54am

Good Answer.

voloda2 17-Dec-10 4:02am

But doesn't it return same values if you have UPS connected to your desktop?

[no name] 17-Dec-10 4:09am

Voloda2; you're right, it does. It's an indication, not a guarantee. There is no 100% reliable convenient bit set somewhere to identify a computer as a laptop.