Yes, if you are compiling this as C++, then you need to cast your void* returning functions to the appropriate type.
FileSize = (LPSTR)GlobalAlloc(GHND,Buff);
But why are you using GlobalAlloc() in preference to the standard C++ 'new' operator for allocating memory, which does not need any casting.
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Mainly because I'm new to Win32/API/windows programming and do not know a lot of functions yet. I've been surfing around tutorials, books, and msdn to find everything so far. I will look in to other ways of allocating memory, thanks.Originally Posted by Salem
Last edited by scwizzo; 06-10-2007 at 12:06 PM.
ok i tried the new and delete operators, way easier, thank you.
GlobalAlloc() is part of the API, and hence will support faster API features ( such as block transfers) if the user upgrades their system/os. whereas the functionality of 'new' is fixed at compile time.
'new' wins on portability
GlobalAlloc() wins on functionality
for applications that only target Win32/Win64 systems, it makes sense to use GlobalAlloc();
