variables

[smblk400]

trying to set up a varuables section so when a program starts it will check to see if windows media player 2 is installed i need some hard copy'ss of different variables to go by because i dont whant to mess up someones computer the reason is avi is to jerky and mpg runns a lot better
can any one help

[Ted]

It is generally rather difficult to determine that sort of thing correctly in all situations. You are likely better off putting a link to the media player installer on your menu. If the user wants to install or even reinstall the media player, the option will be there for them.

If you REALLY want to make the determination for the user, you should check the registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\MediaPlayer

and the subkeys of it for more information.