pinvoke.net: Edit: user32.IntPtr

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Summary: An IntPtr is a pointer to a memory location (unmanaged) that adapts to the platform it is running on (64-bit, etc.) UNLIKE a standard int/Integer. You should always use this type for unmanaged calls that require it, even though an int will appear to work on your development machine.

!!!!C# Signature:
 // NATIVE SUPPORT
 IntPtr handle;

!!!!VB Signature:
 Declare Function IntPtr Lib "user32.dll" (TODO) As TODO
!!!!User-Defined Types:
None.

!!!!Notes:
None.

!!!!Tips & Tricks:
An IntPtr is a pointer to a memory location (unmanaged) that adapts to the platform it is running on (64-bit, etc.) UNLIKE a standard int/Integer. You should always use this type for unmanaged calls that require it, even though an int will appear to work on your development machine.

!!!!Sample Code:

// A Windows Service example.

IntPtr handle = this.ServiceHandle;

myServiceStatus.currentState = (int)State.SERVICE_START_PENDING;   //0x00000002
            myServiceStatus.checkPoint = 1;
            myServiceStatus.waitHint = 5000;
            SetServiceStatus(handle, ref myServiceStatus);

!!!!Alternative Managed API:
This is not so much an API as a .NET (value) data type.

Documentation: IntPtr@msdn on MSDN