ProductType

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions

Data type Range Default value
REG_SZ Platform identifier Windows 2000 Professional: WinNT
Windows 2000 Server: ServerNT or LanmanNT

Description

Stores data that identifies the operating system platform running on the computer. This data lets programs identify and customize their features to the platform.

In Windows 2000, the following entries identify the platform options.

Value Meaning
WinNT Windows 2000 Professional
ServerNT Windows 2000 Server
LanmanNT Windows 2000 Server

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To view this data, programs can use the GetVersionEx and VerifyVersionInfo application programming interfaces.

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Do not delete this entry or change its value. This entry stores protected operating system data. Editing this data violates your Windows 2000 licensing agreement and disqualifies you from receiving Microsoft Product Support Services service. If programs try to change the data, the system stops abnormally and displays a blue screen.