System.Shell.refreshDesktop method

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Refreshes the desktop after adding or removing files.

Syntax

System.Shell.refreshDesktop()

Parameters

This method has no parameters.

Return value

This method does not return a value.

Remarks

refreshDesktop works across the desktop areas of all monitors connected to the system; not only the monitor displaying the Windows Sidebar.

Examples

The following example demonstrates how to refresh the desktop.

System.Shell.refreshDesktop();

Requirements

Minimum supported client
Windows Vista [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server
Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps only]
End of client support
Windows 7
End of server support
Windows Server 2008
IDL
Sidebar.idl
DLL
Sidebar.Exe (version 1.00 or later)