Allocating and Deallocating Window Memory

Note

The Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) library continues to be supported. However, we're no longer adding features or updating the documentation.

Do not use the C++ delete operator to destroy a frame window or view. Instead, call the CWnd member function DestroyWindow. Frame windows, therefore, should be allocated on the heap with operator new. Be careful when allocating frame windows on the stack frame or globally. Other windows should be allocated on the stack frame whenever possible.

What do you want to know more about

• Creating windows

• Window destruction sequence

• Detaching a CWnd from its HWND

See also

Destroying Window Objects