MutexCreate (Function)

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MutexCreate (Function)

In french: MutexCrée

Explicitly creates a mutex.

Reminder: A mutex (MUTual EXclusion) is a critical section that can be specific to an application or shared among several applications. A mutex is used to manage an exclusive access to a resource shared between several threads. For example, a mutex can be used to handle a shared memory zone.

Versions 18 and later

This function is now available in Windows Store apps mode.

New in version 18

This function is now available in Windows Store apps mode.

Versions 21 and later

This function is now available in Universal Windows 10 App mode.

New in version 21

This function is now available in Universal Windows 10 App mode.

Syntax

MutexCreate(<Mutex name> [, <Initial status> [, <Options>]])

<Mutex name>: Character string (with quotes)

Name of the mutex to create.

<Initial status>: Optional boolean

True if the mutex is occupied by the current thread,
False (default value) if the mutex is free.

<Options>: Optional integer

Mode for sharing the mutex:
shareNone The mutex is specific to the application. If MutexDestroy is not called, the mutex is destroyed at the end of the application.
shareGlobal The mutex is shared among all the applications found on the computer.
shareUser
(default value) The mutex is shared among all the applications of the session of the user who runs the application.

Component: wd260vm.dll