How to create a hidden window in C++

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anand picture anand · Jan 23, 2010 · Viewed 35.2k times · Source

How to create a hidden window ?

The purpose of this window is to receive some messages.

Answer

Nathan Osman picture Nathan Osman · Jan 23, 2010

When you create the window, omit the WS_VISIBLE flag and don't call ShowWindow.

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