Windows Version check
Applies To: Forefront Client Security
The Windows Version SSA check determines which operating system is running on the scanned computer. Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Windows® XP, and Windows 2000 Server introduced new levels of reliability and availability for all of your business operations, such as improved control over file permissions.
Resolutions for potentially unacceptable scores
For High scores, upgrade the scanned computer to the Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 Server operating system.
For Error scores, investigate the computer for problems and verify that the operating system is Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 Server. One potential cause of an Error score is Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) corruption on the scanned computer. To resolve this issue, register all the WMI dynamic-link library (DLL) files again.
To register WMI DLL files again
Open a Command Prompt window by clicking Start, clicking Run, and then typing:
cmd
Use the cd command to navigate to:
%windir%\System32\Wbem
Type the following command:
for %i in (*.dll) do RegSvr32 –s %i
Scoring and results
The following table shows how Client Security determines the score resulting from performing this check on a client computer. It also shows the results message that appears in related reports.
Score | Operating system is Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 Server | Operating system has a service pack installed | Client Security cannot acquire settings | Results message |
---|---|---|---|---|
High |
No |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
This computer is running the following operating system: operating-system. It should be upgraded to Windows 2000 or later. |
Low |
Yes |
No |
Not applicable |
This computer is running the following operating system: operating-system. |
|
Yes |
Yes |
Not applicable |
This computer is running the following operating system: operating-system. The following service pack is installed: service-pack. |
Error |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Yes |
This computer is missing the settings required to determine operating system version. |