INetCfgLock
The INetCfgLock interface provides methods that are used to obtain a lock on network configuration so a client can safely configure network components and binding paths.
The interface identifier (IID) for this interface is IID_INetCfgLock.
When to Implement
It is not necessary to implement the methods of this interface. They are implemented in Netcfgx.dll.
When to Use
Use this interface to obtain an operating system-wide lock on network configuration.
Methods
The following methods are listed in Vtable order:
| IUnknown method | Description |
|---|---|
QueryInterface |
Returns pointers to supported interfaces. |
AddRef |
Increments the reference count. |
Release |
Decrements the reference count. |
| INetCfgLock method | Description |
|---|---|
Requests a lock on network configuration for a particular client. |
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Releases a previously obtained lock on network configuration. |
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Indicates the name of the client that currently controls network configuration. |
Comments
There can only be one write lock per operating system.
Applications call the QueryInterface method of the INetCfginterface to obtain a pointer to INetCfgLock.
See Also
Requirements
Header |
Netcfgx.h (include Netcfgx.h) |