WhichPlatform function (shlwapi.h)

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

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

Syntax

UINT WhichPlatform();

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

Requirement	Value
Minimum supported client	Windows XP [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server	Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only]
Target Platform	Windows
Header	shlwapi.h
Library	ShLwApi.Lib
DLL	Shlwapi.dll (version 5.0 or later)

See also

Shell and Common Controls Versions