Pixel API in Windows Vista Aero

[NeuralJack]

I use a few API like GetPixel and BitBlt. However these do not work correctly on an Aero window.

First, is there any way for me to detect if the user is using Vista in Aero Mode from my code?

Second, is there any way to use those functions or functions like it to analyze pixels from Aero windows?

Thanks for any help

 

[PlausiblyDamp]

Are you using these APIs just within your own windows or are you accessing the pixels of other process windows?

You could always call the DwmEnableComposition API and disable it while your application is running.

 

[NeuralJack]

Im using these on other applications. A screenshot prog must do the same thing honestly. Many of those work with Vista Aero. I think before Aero most screenshot progs used BitBlt.