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How to query Internet Explorer version so it works for IE10 also?

My old code in C++ desktop application detected IE version by querying the value in 

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Version

registry key. This works for Internet Explorer 9 and below but doesn't work for Internet Explorer 10 (still returns 9).

What is the correct way to find out the IE version including IE 10 and higher?

Solution

  • There is another value called svcVersion, which I believe is only for IE10. This will correctly say 10.0.x.