Re: parallel restore vs. windows

>> HANDLE h = (HANDLE)_beginthreadex(NULL, 0, thread_start, arg, 0, NULL);
> 
> This didn't give me any more joy, unfortunately. But you're right, I 
> should be using it.
> 

Are these threads sharing memory, intentionally or by mistake?

>> if(h)
>>   CloseHandle(h);
> 
> Umm, even if I wait on the handle using waitForMultipleObjects() ?
> 

I was only trying to demonstrate that the value returned by _beginthread can be 
managed/closed just like any other win32 HANDLE.
> I am terminating the thread by returning from the thread function. I> understand this is the recommended way.

I didn't see a CloseHandle on ret_child anywhere.  The HANDLE still exists after 
the thread exists, you still have to call CloseHandle.

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