C# Signature:

[DllImport("user32.dll")]
static extern bool PaintDesktop(IntPtr hdc);

User-Defined Types:

None.

Notes:

Draws the desktop background to the provided device context.

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Sample Code:

private void Paint(object sender, PaintEventArgs e)
{
     IntPtr HDC = e.Graphics.GetHdc(); //Get the device context
     PaintDesktop(HDC); //Paint the form with the desktop background
     e.Graphics.ReleaseHdc(HDC); //Release the device context
}

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