IUpdate::get_HandlerID method (wuapi.h)

Gets the install handler of the update.

This property is read-only.

Syntax

HRESULT get_HandlerID(
  BSTR *retval
);

Parameters

retval

Return value

None

Remarks

The valid values for the HandlerID property include the following:

• The Command Line Installation Handlerhttp://schemas.microsoft.com/msus/2002/12/UpdateHandlers/CommandLineInstallation
• The Inf Based Installation Handlerhttp://schemas.microsoft.com/msus/2002/12/UpdateHandlers/InfBasedInstallation
• The Windows Installer Installation Handlerhttp://schemas.microsoft.com/msus/2002/12/UpdateHandlers/WindowsInstaller
• The Package Installer for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and Windows Components (update.exe) Installation Handlerhttp://schemas.microsoft.com/msus/2002/12/UpdateHandlers/WindowsPatch
• The Component Based Servicing (CBS) Handlerhttp://schemas.microsoft.com/msus/2002/12/UpdateHandlers/Cbs

Requirements

Requirement	Value
Minimum supported client	Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional with SP3 [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server	Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server with SP3 [desktop apps only]
Target Platform	Windows
Header	wuapi.h
Library	Wuguid.lib
DLL	Wuapi.dll

See also

IUpdate