SetupOpenFileQueue 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 SetupOpenFileQueue function creates a setup file queue.
Syntax
WINSETUPAPI HSPFILEQ SetupOpenFileQueue();
Return value
If the function succeeds, it returns a handle to a setup file queue. If there is not enough memory to create the queue, the function returns INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE. To get extended error information, call GetLastError.
Remarks
After the file queue has been committed and is no longer needed, SetupCloseFileQueue should be called to release the resources allocated during SetupOpenFileQueue.
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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