PRB: LoadLibrary() Returns Error 6

ID Number: Q76581

3.00

WINDOWS

Summary:

SYMPTOMS

When the LoadLibrary function is used to load a dynamic-link

library (DLL), the handle returned has the value 6.

CAUSE

The library's module definition (DEF) file declares DATA MULTIPLE.

RESOLUTION

Modify the DEF file to declare DATA SINGLE.

More Information:

A DLL has only one data segment regardless of the number of

applications that use the DLL. For more information, see pages 20-26

and 20-27 of the "Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit Guide to

Programming" for version 3.0. Additional information may also be found

by querying on the words:

prod(winsdk) and dynamic link libraries

Additional reference words: 3.00