How do I get the hostname of the machine running the installer

4 posts

RichDDecember 22, 2003 at 6:26 AM#

How do I get the hostname of the machine running the installer

Hi,

I need to be able to get the hostname of the machine running my installer application. I have seen the IPdll plugin, but can't see how I can get the hostname. Can anyone help?

Regards,
Rich.

zargedDecember 22, 2003 at 9:05 AM#

For windows 2k or XP you can read the registry for the following key which gives the hostname:

HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ComputerName\

Not sure of the difference between ComputerName and ActiveComputerName as they always seem to be the same.

kichikDecember 22, 2003 at 9:38 AM#

You can also use this:

gethostbyname - machine name - Winamp & Shoutcast Forums

http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=144919&highlight=hostname

Are you a developer who uses NSIS to distribute your application? Are you a Winamp plug-in developer who wants to use NSIS to distribute your plug-in? Have suggestions for other people like you? This is the place.

RichDDecember 22, 2003 at 3:25 PM#

Thanks for this - we need to work with pre-win 2k, but the second solution works for me.

Thanks,
Rich.