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From: nicolasr
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 02:48

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>> The exe that installs the hook uses the absolute path although
>> the DLL is in the same directory (exePath + "\hook.dll"). So I
>> hope this is safe then.
>
> Only as long as that path is not within the Windows folder.
>
> You really should use unique names for your files, though.
>

Ok, I will better change the file name.


>> At runtime it shouldn't matter who still holds references to the
>> DLL as long as the hook is uninstalled.
>
> Correct, unless you need to replace the DLL with a new version, such as
> during an install/upgrade of your application.  At which point, you will
> have to delay the replacement until the next reboot.
>

Good point! I haven't thought about that yet.

thanks for your time,
Nick

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