IWMRegisteredDevice::Close method (wmsdkidl.h)

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The Close method closes the device, if it is open. It also releases all resources associated with the device.

Syntax

HRESULT Close();

Return value

The method returns an HRESULT. Possible values include, but are not limited to, those in the following table.

Remarks

Although this method returns immediately, it does not release resources associated with the device until after 30 to 60 seconds.

Requirements

See also

IWMRegisteredDevice Interface

IWMRegisteredDevice::Open