Re: Can kernel mode call Win32 API ?

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This has been answered many times the answer is NO. If you need a function
that does not have a kernel mode equivalent, you either need to write your
own or use a helper application to perform that work for the driver.


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"Kid" <Kid@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hi

Can kernel mode driver call Win32 API function like MessageBox and winsock
?

If I want to write a virtual driver use some Win32 API and library , is it
possible?

Thank you .


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