Microsoft KB Archive/35217

GlobalWire and GlobalUnWire Parameters

PSS ID Number: Q35217 Article last modified on 11-05-1993

2.x 3.00 MS-DOS

= SUMMARY =

The proper use of GlobalWire and GlobalUnWire is confusing. There are samples that pass global memory handles to these functions as well as examples that use absolute segment values. The documentation about these functions on Page 332 in the “Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit Programmer’s Reference” does not explain the difference between them.

= MORE INFORMATION =

Either can be used. GlobalWire and GlobalUnwire can refer to either handles or segments. There is no collision in the set of segment values and handle values that would create an ambiguity when wiring. It is even possible to use a segment when wiring and a handle when unwiring or vice versa.

Additional reference words: 2.1 3.0 KBCategory: KBSubcategory: KrMmFixlockwire Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1993.