IFileIsInUse::GetAppName method
Retrieves the name of the application that is using the file.
Syntax
HRESULT GetAppName( [out] LPWSTR *ppszName );
Parameters
- ppszName [out]
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Type: LPWSTR*
The address of a pointer to a buffer that, when this method returns successfully, receives the application name.
Return value
Type: HRESULT
If this method succeeds, it returns S_OK. Otherwise, it returns an HRESULT error code.
Remarks
This information can be passed to the user in a dialog box so that the user knows the source of the conflict and can act accordingly. For instance "File.txt is in use by Litware."
Requirements
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Minimum supported client |
Windows Vista [desktop apps only] |
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Minimum supported server |
Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps only] |
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Header |
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IDL |
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