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GetDesktopWindow function
Retrieves a handle to the desktop window. The desktop window covers the entire screen. The desktop window is the area on top of which other windows are painted.
Syntax
HWND WINAPI GetDesktopWindow(void);
Parameters
This function has no parameters.
Return value
Type: Type: HWND
The return value is a handle to the desktop window.
Examples
For an example, see Initializing a Dialog Box.
Requirements
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Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps only] |
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Minimum supported server |
Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only] |
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See also
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