Open Network And Sharing Center programatically without explorer.exe
Is there a way of opening the Network and Sharing Center programatically without explorer.exe running? I am trying to call it from a C# application in a Windows 10 Enterprise environment with a custom...
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Hi,How can I run the Native Image Generator right after an MSIX package is installed successfully ?
View Articlehow to application control gpio hardware by the gpio driver (WDF like windows...
how to application open gpio driver (WDF like windows sample) for control hardware gpio pin? thanks!!!
View Article[Announcement] “General Windows Desktop Development Issues” Forum will be...
This “General Windows Desktop Development Issues” Forum will be migrating to a new home on Microsoft Q&A!We’ve listened to your feedback on how we can enhance the forum experience. Microsoft...
View ArticleCalling GetOpenFileName without internally opening the file
Hi!I need to call the GetOpenFileName Win32 API but the problem is that this API internally opens the file before returning the selected file path. So, the real problem is that if the user has OneDrive...
View ArticleWindows Vista Activation error
Is anyone else getting an activation error for Vista Business ? Internet connection is working fine but I keep getting error code 0x80072F8F and I can not activate my windows. Does anyone have a...
View ArticleWindows Server 2012 Network Share Access Denied
I have a production server Windows Sever 2012 OS Version 6.3.9600 N/A Build 9600 I can access from my laptop to the share \\server\myshare. Also I can access the server by typing \\server\C$ or...
View Articleinsert state differs in processes
Hello! I program for audible keystrokes using RawInput.I test the insert state with ( GetKeyState(VK_INSERT) & 1 )to differ the sound output 'INSERT ON' or 'INSERT OFF'While testing this detail it...
View ArticlePython App to Windows Store
I am trying to submit my Python app (PyQT GUI) to the Windows Store, but it says I need to have a UWP, which I can't make. Is there anything I can do?
View ArticleUpdate Unicode Please ?!
Why is that a multibillion corporation cannot update a simple unicode on windows, and for this reason, emojjis show nicely on some android phone, and like gray worthless pics on windows 10?Sounds like...
View ArticlePartner Center Submission - Stuck in certification
Hi, I can not find anyway to contact support for the Microsoft Partner Center without just being shown Microsoft Docs as solutions for a ticket. I have submitted an update to my UWP application on the...
View ArticleServices return values
I have been testing error situations with a service module. This module is written in C++ and closely modules the sample control handler provided at...
View ArticleWindows update 19041 (2004) GetCommandLineA() vs rasman.dll
Hello, short problem description: looks like rasman.dll internally modifies block of memory where process's command line string resides.After running mixed application (C++/.NET) on a new Windows...
View ArticleCipher suite selection in SChannel
I have implemented (Windows 10.0.17763.0/VS2017/C++)a client/server which does secure communication using schannel. Now the requirement is to use only a set of cipher suites for the communication...
View ArticleMSIX Desktop Bridge for old Windows Forms app takes 1 minute to launch
Hi:I've recently packaged an old Windows Forms app (.NET 4.7.2) into an MSIX using the MSIX Packing Tool.The app has a dependency on a Crystal Reports runtime which requires admin permissions on...
View ArticleC++ Win32 list view control that can draw GDI+ bitmaps?
I have a bunch of GDI+ Bitmap objects. I have a Win32 common controls SysListView32 list view control set to the LVS_ICON style (large icons). I want to somehow use those GDI+ Bitmap objects as the...
View ArticleMicrosoft Defender Smart Screen Preventing my MSI to run
I am working on a windows application. After creating the installer file i.e. MSI, it gets installed and works perfectly however, once i upload it on cloud server and try downloading it from there and...
View ArticleMicrosoft Defender Smart Screen Preventing my MSI to run
I am working on a windows application. After creating the installer file i.e. MSI, it gets installed and works perfectly however, once i upload it on cloud server and try downloading it from there and...
View ArticleService crashed with exception : {EXCEPTION} Guard Page Exception A page of...
EXCEPTION_RECORD: (.exr -1) .exr -1 ExceptionAddress: 003feb16 ExceptionCode: 80000001 (Guard page violation) ExceptionFlags: 00000000 NumberParameters: 2 Parameter[0]: 00000000 Parameter[1]:...
View ArticleNeed to change the display setting in windows 10
Hi,I have two display ports in system. Based on the ports ID i need to clone or extend the displays Programatically in C++.Is any one have an idea how to clone and extend the displays? Do we have any...
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