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Function IsValidHandle

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Verifies that this is a valid kernel handle.

 

Unit

ELowLevel

 

Syntax

 

Code (Delphi)

function IsValidHandle(

const AHandle: THandle

): Boolean;

 

Parameters

AHandle [in]

A handle to check.

 

Return value

If the AHandle is a valid kernel handle, the return value is True.

 

If the AHandle is not a valid kernel handle, the return value is False.

 

Remarks

This function uses GetHandleInformation and DuplicateHandle to verify handle.

Warning

Use this routine with caution. It's heuristic.

 

Even when the function indicates that the handle is valid, a handle may be immediately closed by another thread.

 

 

See also

IsValidRunningThread
IsValidSymbolName



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