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IUpdate::get_HandlerID method (wuapi.h)

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Gets the install handler of the update.

This property is read-only.

Syntax

HRESULT get_HandlerID(
  BSTR *retval
);

Parameters

retval

Return value

None

Remarks

The valid values for the HandlerID property include the following:

  • The Command Line Installation Handlerhttp://schemas.microsoft.com/msus/2002/12/UpdateHandlers/CommandLineInstallation
  • The Inf Based Installation Handlerhttp://schemas.microsoft.com/msus/2002/12/UpdateHandlers/InfBasedInstallation
  • The Windows Installer Installation Handlerhttp://schemas.microsoft.com/msus/2002/12/UpdateHandlers/WindowsInstaller
  • The Package Installer for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and Windows Components (update.exe) Installation Handlerhttp://schemas.microsoft.com/msus/2002/12/UpdateHandlers/WindowsPatch
  • The Component Based Servicing (CBS) Handlerhttp://schemas.microsoft.com/msus/2002/12/UpdateHandlers/Cbs

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional with SP3 [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000 Server with SP3 [desktop apps only]
Target Platform Windows
Header wuapi.h
Library Wuguid.lib
DLL Wuapi.dll

See also

IUpdate