32-Bit GetModuleUsage Workaround
I have found a solution to the problem of GetModuleUsage not workingin 32-bit VB4. The TaskID returned by Shell can be used by AppActivatelike this: TaskID = Shell(“DOSAPP.EXE”, _ vbNormalFocus)
I have found a solution to the problem of GetModuleUsage not workingin 32-bit VB4. The TaskID returned by Shell can be used by AppActivatelike this: TaskID = Shell(“DOSAPP.EXE”, _ vbNormalFocus)
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