IComponent::CompareObjects method (mmc.h)

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02/22/2024

The IComponent::CompareObjects method enables a snap-in to compare two data objects acquired through IComponent::QueryDataObject. Be aware that data objects can be acquired from two different instances of IComponent.

Syntax

HRESULT CompareObjects(
  [in] LPDATAOBJECT lpDataObjectA,
  [in] LPDATAOBJECT lpDataObjectB
);

Parameters

[in] lpDataObjectA

A pointer to the first object exposing an IDataObject interface that is to be compared.

[in] lpDataObjectB

A pointer to the second object exposing an IDataObject interface that is to be compared.

Return value

This method can return one of these values.

Remarks

The IDataObject interface is documented in the Platform Software Development Kit (SDK).

Requirements

Requirement	Value
Minimum supported client	Windows Vista
Minimum supported server	Windows Server 2008
Target Platform	Windows
Header	mmc.h