IShellBrowser::QueryActiveShellView method (shobjidl_core.h)
Retrieves the currently active (displayed) Shell view object.
Syntax
HRESULT QueryActiveShellView(
IShellView **ppshv
);
Parameters
ppshv
Type: IShellView**
The address of the pointer to the currently active Shell view object.
Return value
Type: HRESULT
Returns S_OK if successful, or a COM-defined error value otherwise.
Remarks
Notes to Calling Applications
Because the IShellBrowser interface can host several Shell views simultaneously, this method provides an easy way to determine the active Shell view object.Requirements
Requirement | Value |
---|---|
Minimum supported client | Windows XP [desktop apps only] |
Minimum supported server | Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only] |
Target Platform | Windows |
Header | shobjidl_core.h (include Shobjidl.h) |
DLL | Shell32.dll (version 4.0 or later) |
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