SHGetShellStyleHInstance function
[SHGetShellStyleHInstance is available for use in the Windows XP operating system up to and including Service Pack 2 (SP2). It is not available in later versions of Windows, such as Windows Vista.]
Applies to: desktop apps only
Deprecated. Attempts to get a handle to the Shellstyle.dll file.
Syntax
HINSTANCE SHGetShellStyleHInstance(void);
Parameters
This function has no parameters.
Return value
Type: HINSTANCE
A handle to Shellstyle.dll.
Remarks
SHGetShellStyleHInstance first attempts to load the version of Shellstyle.dll from the current active visual style. If that is unsuccessful, the version stored in the System32 directory is used.
Requirements
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Minimum supported client | Windows XP |
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Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2003 |
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End of client support | Windows XP with SP2 |
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End of server support | Windows Server 2003 |
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Build date: 3/7/2012
