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PaintDesktop function (winuser.h)

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The PaintDesktop function fills the clipping region in the specified device context with the desktop pattern or wallpaper. The function is provided primarily for shell desktops.

Syntax

BOOL PaintDesktop(
  [in] HDC hdc
);

Parameters

[in] hdc

Handle to the device context.

Return value

If the function succeeds, the return value is nonzero.

If the function fails, the return value is zero.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only]
Target Platform Windows
Header winuser.h (include Windows.h)
Library User32.lib
DLL User32.dll

See also

Painting and Drawing Functions

Painting and Drawing Overview