WIN 32 API to detect launched and terminated application/process

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I am looking for a WIN 32 API to detect application launch and termination in my application. I am looking to develop a dockBar/TaskBar for which I need to get handle of application that are launch and terminate.

What have you tried so far? How did that work? How did that *not* work (often as important to know what did work)? — Some programmer dude, Oct 25 '13 at 05:49
Try searching before you ask. I believe your answer is already supplied here: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3556048/how-to-detect-win32-process-creation-termination-in-c — o_weisman, Oct 25 '13 at 06:21

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 25 '13 at 06:28

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For a DockBar/TaskBar have a look at the RegisterShellHookWindow function. Specifically, the HSHELL_WINDOWCREATED and HSHELL_WINDOWDESTROYED notification.

answered Oct 25 '13 at 06:28

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The answer to the question that _should_ have been asked. – MSalters Oct 25 '13 at 12:01

WIN 32 API to detect launched and terminated application/process

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