CInstance::GetStatus method (instance.h)

[The CInstance class is part of the WMI Provider Framework which is now considered in final state, and no further development, enhancements, or updates will be available for non-security related issues affecting these libraries. The MI APIs should be used for all new development.]

The GetStatus method determines whether a property exists and, if so, determines its type.

Syntax

bool GetStatus(
        LPCWSTR   name,
  [ref] bool &    a_Exists,
        VARTYPE & a_VarType
);

Parameters

name

Name of the property to verify.

[ref] a_Exists

TRUE if property exists and FALSE if the property does not exist.

a_VarType

Type of property.

Return value

Returns TRUE if the operation was successful and FALSE otherwise.

Requirements