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This function generates a random number.

Syntax 

DWORD Random();

Parameters

None.

Return Value

A randomly generated DWORD.

Remarks

The number generated by Randomis based on a seed derived automatically from internal calls to the GetTickCountfunction.

Requirements

Header winbase.h
Library coredll.lib
Windows Embedded CE Windows CE 1.0 and later
Windows Mobile Windows Mobile Version 5.0 and later

See Also