[This is preliminary documentation and subject to change.]
The standard method of providing version and provider information within most applications the run on Windows platforms, is the About menu selection item. The Microsoft Management Console supports providing this type of information by snap-in applications. The information is displayed on a property page and is made available by using the ISnapinAbout interface.
Methods belonging to ISnapinAbout include GetSnapinDescription, which provides text for the snap-in's description box. GetProvider handles the name of the provider, and GetSnapinVersion obtains the snap-in's version number. GetSnapinImage gets the main icon for the About property page, and GetStaticFolderImage gets the static folder images for the scope and result panes.