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LoadOLEAut32 function

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The LoadOLEAut32 function loads the Automation dynamic-link library (OleAut32.dll).

Syntax

HINSTANCE LoadOLEAut32(void);

Parameters

This function has no parameters.

Return value

Returns a handle to an Automation DLL instance.

Remarks

When the CBaseObject destructor destroys the object that loaded OleAut32.dll, it will unload the library if it is still loaded.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Header
Combase.h (include Streams.h)
Library
Strmbase.lib (retail builds);
Strmbasd.lib (debug builds)

See also

COM Helper Functions