_CorExeMain Function

Initializes the common language runtime (CLR), locates the managed entry point in the executable assembly's CLR header, and begins execution.

Syntax

__int32 STDMETHODCALLTYPE _CorExeMain ();

Remarks

This function is called by the loader in processes created from managed executable assemblies. For DLL assemblies, the loader calls the _CorDllMain function instead.

The operating system loader calls this method regardless of the entry point specified in the image file.

For additional information, see the Remarks section in the _CorValidateImage article.

Requirements

Platforms: See System Requirements.

Header: Cor.h

Library: Included as a resource in MsCorEE.dll

.NET Framework Versions: Available since 1.0