Examining the dwOemId Value

 Last reviewed: November 2, 1995
Article ID: Q101190
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Win32 Application Programming Interface (API) included with: 

        - Microsoft Windows NT versions 3.1, 3.5, and 3.51
    - Microsoft Windows 95 version 4.0

The Win32 application programming interface (API) GetSystemInfo() fills in the members of a SYSTEM_INFO structure. The dwOemId member represents a computer identifier that is specific to a particular OEM (original equipment manufacturer). Windows NT versions 3.1 - 3.51 and Windows 95 always place a zero in the dwOemId member. In later releases, this behavior will change to include different OEM IDs.

Additional reference words: 3.10 3.50 4.00
KBCategory: kbprg
KBSubcategory: BseMisc

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Last reviewed: November 2, 1995
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