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CLSIDFromString function
Converts a string generated by the StringFromCLSID function back into the original CLSID.
Syntax
HRESULT CLSIDFromString( _In_ LPCOLESTR lpsz, _Out_ LPCLSID pclsid );
Parameters
- lpsz [in]
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The string representation of the CLSID.
- pclsid [out]
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A pointer to the CLSID.
Return value
This function can return the standard return value E_INVALIDARG, as well as the following values.
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The CLSID was obtained successfully. |
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The class string was improperly formatted. |
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The CLSID corresponding to the class string was not found in the registry. |
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The registry could not be opened for reading. |
Requirements
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Minimum supported client |
Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps | Windows Store apps] |
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Minimum supported server |
Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps | Windows Store apps] |
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Minimum supported phone |
Windows Phone 8 |
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Header |
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Library |
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DLL |
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See also
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