ProductType

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

ProductType

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions

Data type Range Default value

REG_SZ

Platform identifier

Windows XP Professional: WinNT Windows Server 2003: 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 Server 2003, the following entries identify the platform options.

Value Meaning

WinNT

Windows XP Professional

ServerNT

Windows Server 2003

LanmanNT

Windows Server 2003

Tip

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

Caution

  • Do not delete this entry or change its value. This entry stores protected operating system data. Editing this data violates your Windows Server 2003 licensing agreement and disqualifies you from receiving Microsoft Product Support Services service. If a program tries to change the data, the system stops abnormally and displays a blue screen.