SHGetDesktopFolder function
Retrieves the IShellFolder interface for the desktop folder, which is the root of the Shell's namespace.
Syntax
HRESULT SHGetDesktopFolder( _Out_ IShellFolder **ppshf );
Parameters
- ppshf [out]
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Type: IShellFolder**
When this method returns, receives an IShellFolder interface pointer for the desktop folder. The calling application is responsible for eventually freeing the interface by calling its IUnknown::Release method.
Return value
Type: HRESULT
If this function succeeds, it returns S_OK. Otherwise, it returns an HRESULT error code.
Requirements
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Minimum supported client | Windows XP [desktop apps only] |
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Minimum supported server | Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only] |
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Build date: 11/28/2012
