How to display message box similar to modal dialog without knowing windows handler, in C++/VC++ without or using MFC

Problem: How do display the message box that is error comes while device operating. This message box should be work like Modal dialog. However, I do not have information about windows handler (VB application window) to pass the Handle to the owner window of the message box to be created. Since, I do not have VB code; I have only VB application executables. I need to implement this error message display functionality in in C++/VC++ win32 application DLL.

I have tried MessageBox, However, I think that it will not be that much appropriate in this scenario.

Additional Information: -

1. Existing scenario: I have an existing application that was develop using VB language and in additions to that this application uses the Win32 dll (Not using MFC) and this dll developed using C++ on VC++ 6.0 platform. It also has OCX active X component that translate the different language (VB and C++) message/command. In short Device ( layer1 ) <-- --RS232C serial comm. --> C++/VC++ DLL (device communication interface) ( layer2 ) <-- -- > OCX (Translator) ( layer3 ) < -- --> VB Front end application( layer4 )

2. New Requirement: I have to enhance this application to provide solution for new device support and I should upgrade/ enhance the DLL Win32 dll only (not front end application)This DLL have the device interface business logic so I need to upgrade this device interface dll. I have upgraded this interface C++/VC++ DLL but problem occur for following scenario design and implementation time:

3. Condition – Will not be required any changes to VB application front-end side. Displayed message box should be work like modal dialog box without knowing windows handler. Message would be implemented at C++/VC++ dll layer. So my question is, please any friend suggest me on How to display device functionality related error information and that error elimination information.

Tags: C++