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WhichPlatform function

[WhichPlatform is available for use in the operating systems specified in the Requirements section. It may be altered or unavailable in subsequent versions.]

Applies to: desktop apps only

Retrieves a value that indicates the type of Shell32.dll that the platform contains.

Syntax

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UINT WhichPlatform(void);

Parameters

This function has no parameters.

Return value

Type: UINT

Return code	Description
PLATFORM_UNKNOWN	The function was unable to determine the Shell32.dll version.
PLATFORM_IE3	Obsolete: Use PLATFORM_BROWSERONLY.
PLATFORM_BROWSERONLY	The Shell32.dll version is browser-only, with no new shell.
PLATFORM_INTEGRATED	The platform contains an integrated shell.

Remarks

This function always returns PLATFORM_INTEGRATED because Windows XP comes with an integrated shell.

Requirements