C++ Sending a simple signal in Windows

Question

is there an equivalent to the function kill() on Windows?

int kill(pid_t pid, int sig);

If not, would it be possible to test if a process i

Answer 1

No signals in Windows. If true killing is intended then use TerminateProcess(). You need a handle to the process, get that from OpenProcess(). You'll need to ask for the PROCESS_TERMINATE access right. CloseHandle() to close the handle.