DEVPKEY_DeviceClass_Name
The DEVPKEY_DeviceClass_Name device property represents the friendly name of a device setup class.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
Property key |
DEVPKEY_DeviceClass_Name |
Property-data-type identifier |
|
Property access |
Read-only access by installation applications and installers |
Localized? |
No |
Remarks
The value of DEVPKEY_DeviceClass_Name is set by an INF AddReg directive that is included in the INF ClassInstall32 section that installs the class. To set the friendly name for a class, use an AddReg directive to set the (Default) registry entry value for the class.
You can call CM_Get_Class_Property or SetupDiGetClassProperty to retrieve the value of DEVPKEY_DeviceClass_Name.
Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000 support this property, but do not support the DEVPKEY_DeviceClass_Name property key. For information about how to access the friendly name of a device setup class on Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000, see Accessing the Friendly Name and Class Name of a Device Setup Class.
Requirements
Version: Windows Vista and later versions of Windows Header: Devpkey.h (include Devpkey.h)
See also
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