windows programming

Book Chapters

Manage windows and programs in Windows Vista

June 8, 2007 12:00am PDT

Windows Vista enables you to have full control over your windows and taskbar, modifying the way they work to suit your preferences. But only after mastering Windows Vista's interface and...

Provided by: Sams Publishing

Software

Windows Start Program Manager 1.1 (Windows)

March 18, 2005 12:00am PST

Windows Start Program Manager manage (and remove!) those pesky programs that startup automatically when the computer boots up.This program lets you edit the windows startup program settings in the...

Provided by: SB Software

Downloads

Troubleshoot problem applications with Windows 7 Program Compatibility tools

August 26, 2010 12:00am PDT

In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz takes a closer look at the Program Compatibility Assistant, which is designed to automatically run when it detects an older program that...

Provided by: Greg Shultz

Software

Windows Complete Program Deleter 4.0 (Windows)

April 12, 2004 12:00am PDT

Ever installed a program on your hard disk, decided you didn't like it, and tried to remove it? Especially with Windows programs, you're lucky to get back half your disk space because it has...

Provided by: Leithauser Research

Downloads

Windows Complete Program Deleter 4.0 (Windows)

April 12, 2004 12:00am PDT

Ever installed a program on your hard disk, decided you didn't like it, and tried to remove it? Especially with Windows programs, you're lucky to get back half your disk space because it has...

Provided by: Leithauser Research

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The Windows Ecosystem Readiness Program ensures compatibility for Windows 7

October 6, 2009 12:00am PDT

In addition to improving the overall performance of the new operating system, Microsoft has put a great deal of effort into making sure that Windows 7 is extremely compatible with new and existing...

Provided by: Greg Shultz

Articles

PowerToys for Windows XP

January 6, 2004 10:30am PST

Microsoft have released PowerToys for Windows XP-- a set of utilities that extend the Windows interface. Check out some of these tools to increase productivity in XP.

Webcasts

Windows Logo Program Device Fundamentals Tests

June 11, 2009 12:00am PDT

For devices to qualify for the Windows logo, they must meet the Device Fundamentals requirements and pass the Device Fundamentals tests. The presenter explains how the Device Fundamentals have...

Provided by: Microsoft

Software

Programming Windows, Fifth Edition 1.0 (Mobile)

March 23, 2010 12:00am PDT

By Charles PetzoldPublished by Microsoft Press (http://oreilly.com/catalog/9781572319950)"Look it up in Petzold" remains the decisive last word in answering questions about Windows development....

Provided by: O'Reilly Media, Inc.

Blog Posts

Make Vista launch UAC restricted programs at startup with Task Scheduler

February 5, 2008 11:34am PST

When you start Windows Vista have you encountered a warning message in the notification that indicates that Vista has blocked a startup program? The reason that this type of warning is displayed...

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Software

Program Protector 4.2 (Windows)

November 28, 2011 12:00am PST

Program Protector is state of art security utility, which allows you to password protect programs. You can password protect any Windows application. This functionality is achieved using a special...

Provided by: Blumentals Software

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Program Protector 4.2 (Windows)

November 28, 2011 12:00am PST

Program Protector is state of art security utility, which allows you to password protect programs. You can password protect any Windows application. This functionality is achieved using a special...

Provided by: Blumentals Software

Videos

IT Dojo: Take control of any Windows PC on the Internet with CrossLoop

May 12, 2008 10:49am PDT

Remotely controlling an end user's PC across the Internet can be complicated. Remote support tools, like Windows Remote Desktop and VNC, simplify the process, but even these programs can trip up a...

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Software

Programming Windows Azure 1.0 (Mobile)

May 7, 2010 12:00am PDT

By Sriram KrishnanPublished by O'Reilly Media (http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596801984)Learn the nuts and bolts of cloud computing with Windows Azure, Microsoft's new Internet services platform....

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Software

Microsoft Windows 2000 Update: Unresponsive Socket Program Update (Windows)

February 27, 2001 12:00am PST

This update addresses an unresponsive program issue in computers running Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 (SP1), and is discussed in Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) Article Q278522. Download now to...

Provided by: Microsoft

Blog Posts

Poll: Which of the following reasons most often leads you to prevent programs from running when Windows starts?

March 16, 2009 11:47am PDT

Have you prevented programs from running when Windows starts? In your experience, which reason is most-often behind your efforts? Take our Windows Vista startup programs poll and let us know.

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Blog Posts

How Do I... Implement Drag-n-Drop in C# applications?

October 10, 2007 8:15am PDT

Windows users have grown accustomed to the Drag-n-Drop convention, where you click on an item and drag it to another location/program to either move, copy, or modify it. If you are an application...

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Software

Programming Microsoft Windows CE .NET, Third Edition 1.0 (Mobile)

May 20, 2010 12:00am PDT

By Douglas Boling Published by Microsoft Press (http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780735618848) Design sleek, high-performance applications for the newest smart mobile devices with the industrys most...

Provided by: O'Reilly Media, Inc.

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Programming Microsoft Windows CE .NET, Third Edition 1.0 (Mobile)

May 20, 2010 12:00am PDT

By Douglas Boling Published by Microsoft Press (http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780735618848) Design sleek, high-performance applications for the newest smart mobile devices with the industrys most...

Provided by: O'Reilly Media, Inc.

Webcasts

Logo Categories for the Windows Logo Program for Hardware

September 23, 2009 12:00am PDT

The presenters of this webcast discuss the windows logo program for hardware and provide some clarification around device categorization and test requirements. In addition, the presenter shows a...

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