Windows Desktop Samples

Explore a collection of code samples demonstrating various features and APIs for building Windows desktop applications.

Core Desktop Development

Window Management API Sample

Demonstrates advanced window creation, manipulation, and message handling.
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GDI+ Graphics Sample

Showcases drawing operations, image manipulation, and text rendering using GDI+.
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File System Operations Sample

Illustrates common file and directory operations, including I/O, attributes, and permissions.
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User Interface & Experience

Custom Control Sample

Learn how to create and implement your own reusable UI controls.
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Accessibility Features Sample

Demonstrates how to make your applications accessible to users with disabilities.
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Touch Input Sample

Explore handling touch gestures and multi-touch input for modern devices.
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System Integration

System Tray Application Sample

Shows how to create applications that reside in the Windows system tray.
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Registry Operations Sample

Demonstrates reading from and writing to the Windows Registry.
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Inter-Process Communication (IPC) Sample

Explore different methods for communication between separate processes.
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