Mutex

[ashokvishnu]

We have an application, say A which is used to start some other applications (B,C,D). That is when A starts, it also starts B,C and D. Now if any of B,C or D has been started manually, A should not start these applications. I would like to know whether we can implement such a scenario using mutex.

C++beginer

[_Superman_]

Yes you can use a named Mutex. If the creation fails with already exists then don't start the app. You will have to use separate names for each app (B, C and D).

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[Michael Dunn]

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