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(Windows NT/2000/XP) Popular
This registry key stores information about the system BIOS, including the release date, version number and video BIOS date.

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Open your registry and find the key below for information on the system BIOS.

These values are read-only and can not be changed.

Note: These values are read-only and can only be viewed and not edited.


(Default)	REG_SZ	(value not set)
SystemBiosDate	REG_SZ	"12/30/99"
SystemBiosVersion	REG_SZ	"TECRA 8100 v2.30"
VideoBiosDate	REG_SZ	"03/01/00"


	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System

Registry Settings

System Key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System]
Value Name: SystemBiosDate, SystemBiosVersion, VideoBiosDate
Data Type: REG_SZ (String Value)

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Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

Last Modified: August 23, 2002