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This function creates a handle on which Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) requests can be issued.

Syntax

HANDLE WINAPI IcmpCreateFile(VOID); 

Parameters

None.

Return Value

An ICMP handle indicates success. INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE indicates failure. To get extended error information, call GetLastError.

Requirements

Header icmpapi.h
Library icmplib.lib
Windows Embedded CE Windows CE 2.12 and later
Windows Mobile Windows Mobile Version 5.0 and later

See Also

Reference

ICMP Functions