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Should I use a CriticalSection on WriteFile calls?

I have an application in Windows CE that creates multiple threads that can at any time make a call to a log function that uses a WriteFile call. Should I use a CriticalSection around the WriteFile call and/or all the internals of the api that uses the WriteFile function or does WriteFile handle the proper sequence when multiple threads call it?

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These are all good answers. I never know how to give out points. jkr was first with an answer but Frosty555 and JimDeveridge both gave additional useable commnets. What do you guys suggest?
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You can split the points as you see fit. You don't have to award all of the points to one person.
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