How do I retrieve the version of a file from a batch file on Windows Vista?

Question

Binary files have a version embedded in them - easy to display in Windows Explorer.

How can I retrieve that file version, from a batch file?

Answer 1

Here is a solution in PowerShell using FileVersionInfo.

Answer 2

Any hints here? http://www.winvistatips.com/determine-version-exe-thru-batch-file-t284289.html

Answer 3

I think FILEVER is what you need.

Answer 4

Check out sigcheck from sysinternals.