_get_heap_handle

Returns the handle of the heap that's used by the C run-time system.

Syntax

intptr_t _get_heap_handle( void );

Return value

Returns the handle to the Win32 heap used by the C run-time system.

Remarks

Use this function if you want to call HeapSetInformation and enable the Low Fragmentation Heap on the CRT heap.

By default, this function's global state is scoped to the application. To change this behavior, see Global state in the CRT.

Requirements

Routine	Required header
_get_heap_handle	<malloc.h>

For more compatibility information, see Compatibility.

Sample

// crt_get_heap_handle.cpp
// compile with: /MT
#include <windows.h>
#include <malloc.h>
#include <stdio.h>

int main(void)
{
    intptr_t hCrtHeap = _get_heap_handle();
    ULONG ulEnableLFH = 2;
    if (HeapSetInformation((PVOID)hCrtHeap,
                           HeapCompatibilityInformation,
                           &ulEnableLFH, sizeof(ulEnableLFH)))
        puts("Enabling Low Fragmentation Heap succeeded");
    else
        puts("Enabling Low Fragmentation Heap failed");
    return 0;
}

See also

Memory allocation