Getting error while referring shell32.dll

[altctldel]

I am getting an runtime-error-number 453.its description is "Can't find DLL entry point Shell_NotifyiconA in shell32.dll.
pls help

 

[Alt255]

First thing to do is check your API declaration to make sure it is correct (remember, these are case sensitive).

Is this the exact declaration you are using?[tt]
Public Declare Function Shell_NotifyIcon Lib "shell32.dll" Alias " Shell_NotifyIconA" (ByVal dwMessage As Long, lpData As NOTIFYICONDATA) As Long
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I think you forgot to capitalize the letter "I" in "Icon". The API is very particular. Sometimes you have to cross your "T"s and dot your "I"s.

Alt255@Vorpalcom.Intranets.com
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[altctldel]

thanx alt255 for your reply .I got it correct after changing correction you suggested.

 

[rkoen]

I have a similar problem, but syntax is not the issue. I've conformed the function call to several examples on the Web but I'm still getting an error.
Trying to run a Webpage program invoking Win API SHFILEOPERATION to copy a file, and the function uses Shell32.dll. However, I keep getting the message:
"Unable to find an entry point named SHfileOperationA in DLL shell32.dll". I KNOW from all the postings on the web that I've got the right syntax.
Using Windows 2000 and Explorer 5.5, Shell32 version 5+ Anybody know what my problem is?

 

[rkoen]

Now on reading this message I realize I did the same thing--had a small letter instead of a cap. I think I've got it right now....
Good advice!

 

[johnwm]

Amongst the standard Microsoft tools you will fing API viewer it's designed for this purpose. Just look up the start of a Declare and it gives the whole thing, which you can just cut and paste.
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