Reference Counts for Windows Dynamic Libraries

ID: Q11467

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) versions 3.0, 3.1

SUMMARY

Libraries are reference counted and remain resident in memory until they cease to be referenced.

When a task module is started and is dynamically linked to the library, the reference count is incremented by 1 (one). When the task module is terminated, the reference count is decremented by 1 (one).

Two functions, LoadLibrary() and FreeLibrary(), affect the reference count. LoadLibrary() increments the reference count by one while FreeLibrary() decrements the reference count by one.

Additional query words: 3.00 no32bit 3.10

Keywords : kb16bitonly
Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.1
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: November 4, 1999
© 2000 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Terms of Use.