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Apply changes made in registry regarding window metrics

I want to set specific values for: Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics Is there a way to apply registry changes without the need of logging off and on? Perhaps some service needs restarting? I've tried to restart explorer.exe…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
asked 2024-04-23T13:05:40.3633333+00:00
Lukas 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-24T17:12:43.4266667+00:00
David Lowndes 2,345 Reputation points MVP
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InterlockedCompareExchange128 is not found on newer sdk

I'm running into a problem using windows 11 sdk (10.0.22621.0) through Microsoft Visual Studio. However I'm running into a problem where it cannot find "InterlockedCompareExchange128". The specific error message looks like: error C3861:…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
asked 2024-04-24T13:50:04.7333333+00:00
Alexandra Wheeler 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-24T16:12:37.0366667+00:00
Rob Caplan - MSFT 5,412 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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How to use C++/WinRt API like as part of DLL without user interface(UI)

Hi, I am attempting to utilize the C++/WinRT code provided in the sample of LampArray, cppwinrt to create a DLL. However due to the tight coupling of this sample with the UI, I am not able to use below API independently within my DLL code, without…

Universal Windows Platform (UWP)
Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
725 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,526 questions
asked 2024-04-23T06:41:57.05+00:00
sunil maurya 21 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-24T13:44:31.52+00:00
sunil maurya 21 Reputation points
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What file types does Media::Playback::MediaPlayer supports?

As the title suggests. I didn't find anything about it in Microsoft Learn. What file types does MediaPlayer support?

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
asked 2024-04-24T09:45:48.46+00:00
宝焱 黄 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-24T11:35:48.4833333+00:00
Castorix31 81,636 Reputation points
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I am working in SSL using webservice.h. I want to modify the HTTP header information in the request by adding Keyid = "value"

I am working on SSL (using webservice.h). Please find below the request. In the highlighted headers below , I want to add Keyid = "Value". I am trying to do this but not able to get any clue. I have tried using WsAddCustomHeader but this is…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
Windows Network
Windows Network
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
646 questions
asked 2024-04-23T09:17:25.6866667+00:00
Sriram Mahalingam (Contractor) 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-04-24T11:31:34.2866667+00:00
Sriram Mahalingam (Contractor) 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Launching Windows Applications using Voice Assistants

Is there an alternative to Cortana on Windows that I can use to launch my applications using a voice command like "Open Abc App"? I have come across an application named "Voice Access," but I can't find any documentation on how to use…

Windows App SDK
Windows App SDK
A set of Microsoft open-source libraries, frameworks, components, and tools to be used in apps to access Windows platform functionality on many versions of Windows. Previously known as Project Reunion.
725 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,526 questions
asked 2024-04-24T06:38:51.75+00:00
Rohan Pande 245 Reputation points
accepted 2024-04-24T10:26:24.1966667+00:00
Rohan Pande 245 Reputation points
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Unknown error with WinBioEnrollCommit function in windows biometric framework

I am using the Windows Biometric Framework API and have encountered an error.I followed the onInstall() and onAdd() functions in tutorial #1, and then called the onEnrollOrPractice() function in tutorial #2. …

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,526 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,145 questions
asked 2024-04-22T16:43:35.3866667+00:00
Trần Ngọc Hiển 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-24T02:15:45.1333333+00:00
Jeanine Zhang-MSFT 9,106 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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how to get bus reported device description for VSP com port

Hello, I am using C# to detect usb vsp com port for my ARM controller via usb port. My program has been working properly, but I can't get the descriptor on ARM controller because windows use universal serial device driver. I found item "bus reported…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,231 questions
asked 2024-04-23T18:20:45.4133333+00:00
YANG HONG 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-04-23T19:18:02.63+00:00
Castorix31 81,636 Reputation points
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Understanding how to display an image

I'm attempting to understand how to display an image onto a window using the code from "Loading and displaying bitmaps" Image image(L"Grapes.jpg"); graphics.DrawImage(&image, 60, 10); I have been able to get the first line…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
asked 2024-04-16T02:24:51.8066667+00:00
Willard 45 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-23T01:54:24.6466667+00:00
Tong Xu - MSFT 1,061 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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how to support Server authentication using the webservice.h win32 lib header

For the SSL communication, for the sample code which it was developed on Windows win32 – webservice.h library. with the code changes for SSL communication, we are able to establish a SSL communication(we can see SSL handshake is happening) successfully. …

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,526 questions
asked 2024-04-02T06:10:52.3766667+00:00
Harsha 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-22T08:53:44.99+00:00
Jeanine Zhang-MSFT 9,106 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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how is the windows API (WlanQueryInterface ) response containing enum _WLAN_CONNECTION_MODE mapped into command line wifi connection mode values Auto/ Manual?

windows API (WlanQueryInterface ) response for any particular wifi profile gives connection mode as below Enum _WLAN_CONNECTION_MODE { wlan_connection_mode_profile =…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
asked 2024-04-19T11:53:14.05+00:00
Abhay Yadav 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-22T05:22:01.6566667+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 11,336 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to check the Windows setting-Location permission is enabled or not for my Application using win32 C ++

Hi, How to check the Windows setting-Location permission is enabled or not from a Win32 C++ Application. I would like to know the win32 API which can get the status about the Location setting, whether it's enabled for the application or not. I

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,603 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
asked 2024-04-05T14:01:22.9633333+00:00
67883078 41 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-04-20T17:17:12.6533333+00:00
67883078 41 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Win32 Button keeps the blue border on focus lost

In a non-dialog window, is it a known bug or normal behavior that a push button keeps the blue focus border after a control in another window gets focused? I checked to see if the button receives the WM_KILLFOCUS message and yes it does. I noticed that…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,526 questions
asked 2024-04-13T02:32:01.41+00:00
NorthernSun 101 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-04-20T16:13:11.27+00:00
NorthernSun 101 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Recognize whether the user is logged in

In Windows 10 and Windows 11, apps that are started automatically at startup are already started before the user has logged in. In Windows 8.1, such automatically launched apps were only started after the user had logged in. At least this is the case on…

Windows Presentation Foundation
Windows Presentation Foundation
A part of the .NET Framework that provides a unified programming model for building line-of-business desktop applications on Windows.
2,670 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,231 questions
asked 2024-04-18T15:03:37.3466667+00:00
Heiko 1,211 Reputation points
accepted 2024-04-20T12:52:14.77+00:00
Heiko 1,211 Reputation points
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Information of dirty virtual memory pages

To advise the memory manager to know better which pages should be preferred for paging I need to know which pages are dirty. Obviously I can get a lot of information QueryWorkingSet and QueryWorkingSetEx but what I do not get is if the page is dirty or…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
asked 2022-02-09T23:04:16.157+00:00
Martin Sedlmair 46 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-19T21:42:14.4466667+00:00
Grayson Clark 0 Reputation points
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How to read PDF file from the disk and print it using printer in C++/winrt/win32 app

I have a PDF file stored at some location filePath, I want to read PDF and print it using printer (I have printer name). How can I achieve it in C++/winrt/win32 desktop application.

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
asked 2024-04-02T11:11:15.68+00:00
Shyam Butani 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-04-19T07:34:11.04+00:00
Jeanine Zhang-MSFT 9,106 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Appropreate message to initiate window move with the mouse button up

Unfortunately I was asking the wrong way. I know how to move the form by setting its Location property. I have a working solution without p/invoke on github although quite convoluted for my taste. My question is "can I avoid this convolution by…

Windows Forms
Windows Forms
A set of .NET Framework managed libraries for developing graphical user interfaces.
1,826 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,231 questions
asked 2022-12-17T11:19:29.73+00:00
adamstyl 1 Reputation point
edited an answer 2024-04-18T22:03:36.0866667+00:00
Gavin Landon 0 Reputation points
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How to cope with Microsoft's design flaw of the MFT_MESSAGE_NOTIFY_END_OF_STREAM message, when using the standard media session pipeline with multiple input MFTs ?

Hello! I dont know if this is the right place to ask the following question. But since the MSDN was shutdown by MIcrosoft a few years ago this seems to be the only place. And i will not ask it on Stackoverflow, as i would propably be the best candidate…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,526 questions
asked 2024-04-14T21:58:40.37+00:00
FrancisG 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-04-18T07:34:20.4433333+00:00
FrancisG 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Accessing GPS Sensor on Surface Go LTE (model 1825)

I have a Surface Go LTE (model 1825), running Windows 10 Pro, Version 22H2, Build 19045.4291. According to the specifications it has standalone GPS/GNSS capability. In the privacy settings, access to location services has been enabled. In the device…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
asked 2024-04-17T19:59:43.4466667+00:00
twocan_plugin 5 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-18T07:03:20.1233333+00:00
twocan_plugin 5 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Create a traditional Windows Desktop application (C++)

Hello ! "I have Visual Studio 2022 and have followed the instructions for creating a traditional Windows Desktop application (C++) available on the page…

Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,420 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,526 questions
asked 2024-04-08T17:52:01.1633333+00:00
Benny Hill 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-17T14:46:53.0966667+00:00
RLWA32 40,286 Reputation points