Wanted: file/program to display system info with single command

[SiliconJon]

I would like to find an application or design a batch file, or any other similar solution, that will gather relavant system information for a user. Ultimately I would like to have two such command-line-executables in the system directory (or any PATH folder), one that will display the desired variables (currently only system name and ip address) on the screen for the user to read, and a second option to automatically generate an email and send it to a default address containing this information.

The first thing I came across in looking for a solution to this need was BGinfo, where I could use a secondary batch file to run with the desired switches for display. That may work...I'm going to have to dig to get the info, and just the info that I want out of it in the manner that I want. Alternative suggestions would be appreciated, or details on getting this done with BGInfo prior to further digging.

The second isn't priority as the first is. For the second option the ability to email the system info automatically appended into the message body and with a default email address would be great, though this wouldn't work for everyone since some users' issues will lack a connection.

[Steve R Jones]

Are you talking about a simple command like:

ipconfig /all

This one would send the info to a text file called test.txt.....
ipconfig /all >C:\test.txt

[SiliconJon]

Well, that's one of our current options, yes. But more like:

helpdesk.bat
app /tell me the computer name and IP address of X

I would like something just a little more streamlined, capable of adding additional needs in the future when they arise which is why I aim to make this a batch file in a PATH folder. Current aim for this command would be to show the desktop, and display either a pop-up window or a background image showing the desired standardized information, including computer name and IP address. It can be run through XP's run command box or through Vista's search box entry.

It's not that big a deal getting the computer name using hostname or having a user scroll through ipconfig output to obtain the IP address of the machine (among many other options for obtaining this information), but for the sake of standardization and optimization I would like something just a bit more precise.

We also have a new tool that would incorporate well into such an execution as such that includes automatic emailing (except I want to keep the send action manual).

[GroundZero3]

We are using group policies to deploy BGInfo, the main reason was our helpdesk was having a difficult time trying to figure out what machines users were on while on the call. A simple click on BGInfo and it would give the user all the information they need to give to the helpdesk person! Its been very useful for them.