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The GetComponentType method returns the type of this component in terms of the VSS_COMPONENT_TYPE enumeration.
Either a writer or a requester can call this method.
Syntax
HRESULT GetComponentType(
[out] VSS_COMPONENT_TYPE *pct
);
Parameters
[out] pct
The address of a caller-allocated variable that receives a VSS_COMPONENT_TYPE enumeration value that specifies the type of the component.
Return value
The following are the valid return codes for this method.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
|
Successfully returned the attribute value. |
|
One of the parameter values is not valid. |
|
The caller is out of memory or other system resources. |
|
The XML document is not valid. Check the event log for details. For more information, see Event and Error Handling Under VSS. |
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows XP [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only] |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | vswriter.h (include Vss.h, VsWriter.h) |
| Library | VssApi.lib |