The MsiGetShortcutTarget function examines a shortcut and returns its product, feature name, and component if available.

Syntax

C++UINT MsiGetShortcutTarget(
  __in   LPCTSTR szShortcutTarget,
  __out  LPTSTR szProductCode,
  __out  LPTSTR szFeatureId,
  __out  LPTSTR szComponentCode
);

Parameters

szShortcutTarget [in]

A null-terminated string specifying the full path to a shortcut.

szProductCode [out]

A GUID for the product code of the shortcut. This string buffer must be 39 characters long. The first 38 characters are for the GUID, and the last character is for the terminating null character. This parameter can be null.

szFeatureId [out]

The feature name of the shortcut. The string buffer must be MAX_FEATURE_CHARS+1 characters long. This parameter can be null.

szComponentCode [out]

A GUID of the component code. This string buffer must be 39 characters long. The first 38 characters are for the GUID, and the last character is for the terminating null character. This parameter can be null.

Return Value

ERROR_SUCCESS

The function succeeded.

ERROR_FUNCTION_FAILED

The function failed.

Remarks

If the function fails, and the shortcut exists, the regular contents of the shortcut may be accessed through the IShellLink interface.

Otherwise, the state of the target may be determined by using the Installer Selection Functions.

Requirements

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Build date: 8/13/2009