This function retrieves the number of milliseconds that have elapsed since Windows CE was started.
At a Glance
| Header file: | Winbase.h |
| Windows CE versions: | 1.0 and later |
Syntax
DWORD GetTickCount( void );
Return Values
The number of milliseconds that have elapsed since the system was started indicates success.
Remarks
The the resolution of the system timer is based on the OEMs setting. Check with the OEM for details.
The elapsed time is stored as a DWORD value. Therefore, the time will wrap around to zero if the system is run continuously for 49.7 days.
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