SetupOpenMasterInf function (setupapi.h)
[This function is available for use in the operating systems indicated in the Requirements section. It may be altered or unavailable in subsequent versions. SetupAPI should no longer be used for installing applications. Instead, use the Windows Installer for developing application installers. SetupAPI continues to be used for installing device drivers.]
The SetupOpenMasterInf function opens the master INF file that contains file and layout information for files shipped with Windows.
Syntax
WINSETUPAPI HINF SetupOpenMasterInf();
Return value
If SetupOpenMasterInf is successful, it returns a handle to the opened INF file that contains file/layout information for files shipped with Windows. Otherwise, the return value is INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE. To get extended error information, call GetLastError.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows XP [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only] |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | setupapi.h |
| Library | Setupapi.lib |
| DLL | Setupapi.dll |
See also
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