SHFindFiles function
[SHFindFiles is available for use in the operating systems specified in the Requirements section. It may be altered or unavailable in subsequent versions.]
Displays the Search window UI.
Syntax
BOOL SHFindFiles( _In_opt_ PCIDLIST_ABSOLUTE pidlFolder, _In_opt_ PCIDLIST_ABSOLUTE pidlSaveFile );
Parameters
- pidlFolder [in, optional]
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Type: PCIDLIST_ABSOLUTE
The folder from which to start the search. This folder appears in the Look in: box in the Search window. This folder and all of its subfolders are searched unless users choose other options in the Search window's More Advanced Options. This value can be NULL.
- pidlSaveFile [in, optional]
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Type: PCIDLIST_ABSOLUTE
This parameter is not used and must be set to NULL.
Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP: A saved search file (.fnd) to load. You can save search parameters to a .fnd file after the search is begun. This value can be NULL.
Return value
Type: BOOL
Returns TRUE if successful in displaying the Search window; otherwise FALSE.
Requirements
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Minimum supported client |
Windows XP [desktop apps only] |
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Minimum supported server |
Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only] |
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End of client support |
Windows XP with SP2 |
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End of server support |
Windows Server 2003 |
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