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Asked: May 15, 20262026-05-15T02:42:32+00:00 2026-05-15T02:42:32+00:00

how does a mutex can be shared between processes? does it mean a different

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how does a mutex can be shared between processes? does it mean a different .exe process?

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    2026-05-15T02:42:33+00:00Added an answer on May 15, 2026 at 2:42 am

    When you call CreateMutex, you have the option of giving it a name. If you do give it a name, then other processes can open that mutex by using the same name.

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