'unlink()' does not work in Python's shared_memory on Windows

You are correct that the unlink() function in Python's shared_memory module does not work on Windows. The unlink() function is used to remove a shared memory object, but it is not implemented on the Windows platform.

On Windows, shared memory objects created using the shared_memory module are automatically cleaned up when all references to them are closed and the Python process terminates. There is no explicit need to unlink or manually remove the shared memory object.

To ensure proper cleanup, make sure you close all references to the shared memory object using the close() method provided by the SharedMemory object. This will release the resources associated with the shared memory object.

Here's an example:

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import shared_memory



# Create a shared memory object

shm = shared_memory.SharedMemory(name='my_shared_memory', create=True, size=1024)



# Use the shared memory object...



# Close the reference to the shared memory object

shm.close()

By closing all references to the shared memory object using the close() method, you allow the system to reclaim the resources associated with the shared memory object automatically.

It's important to note that this behavior is specific to the shared_memory module in Python and may differ from other shared memory implementations or platforms. Always refer to the documentation and guidelines specific to the shared memory module or library you are using for proper usage and cleanup procedures.