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This function unloads the driver for the specified device, deletes the active key of the device from the registry, sends a WM_DEVICECHANGE message, and triggers a NOTIFICATION_EVENT_DEVICE_CHANGE.
BOOL DeactivateDevice(
HANDLE hDevice);
Parameter
- hDevice
Handle to an active device. This handle is returned by a call to the ActivateDevice function.
Return Values
Nonzero indicates success. Zero indicates failure.
Requirements
| Runs on | Versions | Defined in | Include | Link to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows CE OS | Coredll.lib |
Note This API is part of the complete Windows CE OS package as provided by Microsoft. The functionality of a particular platform is determined by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and some devices may not support this API.
See Also
Last updated on Tuesday, July 13, 2004
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