Re: [GD-Windows] Limiting to one instance

[Jon W. <hp...@mi...>]

Alen Ladavac wrote:
> Put simply: unless the manual says "this can be used to do XYZ", then
> if you are using it for that, you are risking possible problems.
> (Although, you are probably risking possible problems even if it does
> say so. :p )
>   

I just checked the documentation for CreateMutex() on MSDN, and it 
actually discusses the usage for preventing double-launch, in some 
detail. It even mentions the possible denial of service by creating the 
same mutex in another program. It also suggests a rather cumbersome 
work-around.

Cheers,

             / h+