Implement services that start/stop automatically to some events like Device attached, Network Availability, Firewall port modified, Domain join, Group Policy change etc

C#4.0

C#3.0

Win2008

Win7

Launch Application Windows in MultiScreen

13 Sep 2010 by Adhish Pendharkar

Launch Application Forms in MultiScreen

jParser PCL .NET Json Parser

15 Feb 2016 by Ahmed Amer Jaf

Fast n Easy Way to parse Json data

Concurrency Runtime in Visual C++ 2010

11 Nov 2010 by Ajay Vijayvargiya

Learn about parallel algorithms, parallel containers, tasks, task groups, agents library, task scheduler etc in VC10

Design WinForms Controls using Photoshop

2 Nov 2019 by Alaa Ben Fatma

Use your skills as a designer to create gorgeous control

.NET

.NET-Compiler-Platform

Mixing .NET and native code

7 Apr 2014 by Alain DOS REIS

A first approach to mixing .NET and native code, using the C++/CLI gateway.

Relook your Old and New Native Applications with a Ribbon UI under Vista or Windows 7 (WTL)

12 Apr 2010 by Alain Rist

Including a Ribbon UI Implementation Guide with examples and a dual UI enabled legacy application

Shell Extensibility - Explorer Desk Band, Tray Notification Icon et al.

28 Aug 2009 by Alex Blekhman

A simple Calendar utility that demonstrates basic Shell extensibility techniques: desk band, tray notification icon, locales.

Sending a Filename to the Clipboard - Making a Miniature Tool Without Using CRT

26 Oct 2009 by Alex Blekhman

Name2Clip sits in the "Sent To" menu of Windows Explorer and sends selected filenames to the system clipboard.

Windows

Win64

Win32

Web Application - Advanced Hosting of WebBrowser Control with ATL

14 Oct 2009 by Alex Blekhman

Example of handling real-life challenges when hosting WebBrowser control: separate creation of hosting window and the control, keyboard shortcuts, control's dimensions, etc.

Introduction to ELENA Programming Language

20 Feb 2024 by Alex Rakov, Alexandre Bencz

ELENA is a general-purpose, object-oriented, polymorphic language with late binding

Simple High-Level Interprocess Communications Library (SHLIPC)

2 Sep 2011 by Alexander Bessonov

A simple high-level IPC library with ability to use native C++ interfaces.

The Kernel-Bridge Framework

1 Nov 2018 by Alexander Eremeev

The Windows kernel-hacking library and development framework written on C++17

How To Make Your Application Delete Itself Immediately

2 Dec 2008 by alexdresko

A simple two line technique that can be used in just about any application

Simple Programming Challenge: Arbitrary Iteration

12 Oct 2010 by Allen C. Copeland Jr

Gives an example of code to arbitrarily iterate through the elements of a .NET Array using an iterator in C#

Yet another DLL-wrapper for dynamic loading

25 Mar 2012 by Andreas Schoenle

A DLL-wrapper that requires no code changes when switching to dynamic loading and provides detailed error checking functionality.

How to Configure Visual Studio 2008 for Compiling Drivers

18 Dec 2008 by Andrey Sergienko

How to configure Visual Studio 2008 for compiling drivers without using DDK's console tools.

Advanced Data I/O using IPC on Windows

14 Apr 2018 by Andy Galluzzi

Join me to create the most advanced yet most simple to use full duplex MMF based IPC for Windows

Designer / Builder Artificial Neural Networks for Performance Evaluation of Structures

23 Sep 2016 by Angel Gabriel Valdés Sarduy

It tests an ANN structure selector criteria for generic kinds of problems with ANNs.

Extended Windows Service Controller

3 Oct 2013 by Antonio Petricca

.NET ServiceController class extension

Injection into a Process Using KnownDlls

6 Feb 2012 by Apriorit Inc, Kotik Anton

In his article, we will consider an interesting, universal and rarely used method of code injection into a Windows process using KnownDlls sections. To demonstrate the method work we will develop a sample project to inject into all running processes and intercept some calls from ws2_32.dll.

GUI in JScript and VBScript, using Windows Common Controls

18 Mar 2009 by armagedescu

This article is about writing GUI applications in VBScript and JScript using Windows common controls

Programming for Microsoft Windows Vista and Server 2008 (Windows 7)

19 Apr 2009 by arnavguddu

This article exposes the Microsoft Vista and Server 2008 (and Windows 7) exclusive features that can be programmed using .NET languages like C#. It includes UAC, the Vista Bridge control library, and the Windows Search Provider.

Implementing Parallel Scalable Distribution Counting Algorithm (DCA) with CUDA 8.0 Runtime API

9 Dec 2016 by Arthur V. Ratz

In this article, we'll demonstrate an approach the allows to increase the performance (up to 600%) of the code that implements the conventional distribution counting algorithm (DCA) using NVIDIA CUDA 8.0 Runtime API

Parallel Scalable Burrows-Wheeler Transformation (BWT) Using Intel® Threading Building Blocks and OpenMP Libraries

2 May 2017 by Arthur V. Ratz

This article is a practical guide on using Intel® Threading Building Blocks (TBB) and OpenMP libraries for C++ based on the example of delivering parallel scalable code that implements Burrows-Wheeler Transformation (BWT) algorithm.

Extensible Storage Engine

1 Feb 2011 by Artour Bakiev

A short overview of the Extensible Storage Engine technology.

Batch - automatic increase administrative privileges (run as Administrator)

2 Jun 2015 by Artur Zgadzaj

Batch run as Administrator - automatic increase administrative privileges in Batch scripts like BAT and CMD - universal tools Batch_Admin

Building a Docking Window Management Solution in WPF

1 Jan 2011 by Ashish Kaila

A docking window solution using WPF as part of Synergy toolkit

Create Custom Windows in WPF with Ease

27 Dec 2010 by Ashish Kaila

Declaratively and visually create custom windows in WPF

Automate your UI using Microsoft Automation Framework

1 Jan 2011 by Ashish Kaila

Learn how to leverage UI automation in testing your UI and also to support accessibility features

APIHooking

2 May 2011 by Asif Bahrainwala

Snoop network using API hooking

A Simple C++ Profiler on x64

5 Aug 2014 by Babu_Abdulsalam

A Simple Profiler for C++ apps on x64 platform

Subclassing using DLL Injection

13 Feb 2013 by Babu_Abdulsalam

Subclassing a window using the DLL Injection technique.

Get the call stack when an exception is being caught

31 Aug 2009 by Baiyan Huang

Provides a utility class to return the call stack when an exception is being caught, using Windows SEH.

Creating a Domain Service Factory to Host POCO Entities

10 Dec 2010 by Beavis Killer

This article demonstrates how to write a domain service factory to host plain old class object (POCO) entities and use them through RIA Services in Silverlight version 4.

Encrypted code compiled at runtime

28 Jan 2013 by Bruno Tabbia

Encrypt your C# classes and compile them during run-time (hiding their code in the exe file).

Developing a WDF USB Kernel Mode Driver for the OSR USB FX2

30 Mar 2006 by Bruno van Dooren

This article describes the process of developing a USB Kernel mode device driver using the WDF Kernel Mode Driver Foundation.

Introduction to Native DLLs - Part 2: Exporting Functions

25 Jan 2024 by Bruno van Dooren

An introduction to exporting functions from DLLs

Using Asynchronous Procedure Calls (APC) in Windows based C++ applications to perform GUI Update

8 Dec 2023 by Bruno van Dooren

How to use APCs to perform user interface updates

Sciter - multiplatform embeddable HTML/CSS/scripting UI engine

11 Nov 2015 by c-smile

Basics of Sciter embedding principles, high-level overlook of Sciter SDK structure.

Associating a Class/Structure with a Window

6 Jan 2013 by Captain Price

Several ways of associating a class or a structure with a window and their differences

A Customizable Architecture for 3D Graphics Applications

24 Mar 2015 by Carlos Jiménez de Parga

Explanation of a consistent 3D graphics software architecture through a basic OpenGL application

T-SQL Coding Standard

1 Oct 2008 by Casper Leon Nielsen

T-SQL Coding Standard - for programming the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (DRAFT)

Learn How To Do Alphablending with CUDA

1 Sep 2009 by ChaoJui

Image processing with a burst of performance from CUDA

Fast Image Blurring with CUDA

10 Sep 2009 by ChaoJui

High performance and good quality of image blurring

Paper Down Hill

27 Jul 2013 by Ched1980

A four-player soap-box time-trial game with a twist.

C++ Class Implementation of HMAC-SHA

2 May 2010 by Chien-Chung, Chung

C++ class of HMAC-SHA1

Custom C# .NET Settings Class

26 Jun 2008 by chmod2222

Having problems changing app.config and web.config? Use your own settings class. Easy to add new keys and save to disk.

State Machine - State Pattern vs. Classic Approach

5 Aug 2014 by Chris875

State pattern and procedural solution illustrated

Copy-Cutter: Code 'Snippet' Manager for Windows

18 Feb 2022 by Christ Kennedy

A tool to help quickly generate 'snippets' of code in any Windows based IDE - use OneDrive to clipboard PC to PC

.NET

Win64

Dlús : Irish Language Word Processor

15 Jan 2022 by Christ Kennedy

A fully functional Irish Language Word Processor written in C#

.NET3.0

Win64

Dev

Type-safe (but generic) import of 'char' separated line based files into objects

24 Jun 2012 by Christian Vogt

An article on a generic approach for importing text based data into objects, using Reflection. Supports mass data processing, filter, advanced processing and converting, and some other gimmicks.

EasyHook - The reinvention of Windows API hooking

14 Aug 2008 by Christoph Husse

Now supports an unmanaged API, kernel mode hooking, and extending unmanaged APIs with pure managed handlers since Windows 2000 SP4.

Bypassing PatchGuard 3

20 Aug 2008 by Christoph Husse

This article shows how to bypass PatchGuard 3 on the latest windows versions.

A Simple Demo for WDF Driver Development

26 Apr 2010 by Chuan-Liang Teng

Access physical memory, I/O port in user mode

Cinchoo - Simplified Command Line Argument Parser

21 Aug 2014 by Cinchoo

Easy to use command line argument parser, with loaded features like usage creation, type-safe management etc

Image Blending in Windows - an Assembly Language Approach

4 Oct 2017 by CMalcheski

Ditching the slowdowns and applying a little elbow grease can create dramatic speed improvements in GDI image blending.

32-bit pointers in a 64-bit world

24 Aug 2008 by cppnow

64 bit pointers are wasteful if you don't need to access TBs of RAM

SetUnhandledExceptionFilter and the C/C++ Runtime Library

7 Feb 2011 by Cristian Adam

This article presents a fix for SetUnhandledExceptionFilter to work with the CRT.

Outlook add-in integrating Skype

28 May 2015 by Cristian Amarie

Outlook add-in integration for Skype IM: Skype events, Outlook Skype ribbon, and more.

From Binary to Data Structures

6 Mar 2010 by Cédric Menzi

How to parse well-formed binary data into your data structures

Pipes, River, Rails and Binder Patterns - Part III

30 Dec 2015 by D Sarthi Maheshwari

A look at possible parallel-producer-consumer patterns. (Final Part)

Perfect Semi-transparent & Shaped Dialogs with Standard, ActiveX, and Translucent Controls for Windows 2000+

9 Feb 2010 by D.K.Wang

This article tries to find a way to show standard controls, ActiveX controls, translucent controls on layered windows. Native MFC source code provided.

A simple technique to take care of temporary files (Tip: Windows won't do it for you)

31 May 2010 by Daniel Cohen Gindi

This is a nice and simple approach that I came up with in order to delete temporary files even long after I forgot about them.

How to Perform a Database-independent Databind with UDLA Framework

12 Dec 2008 by Daniele Fontani

How to perform a database-independent databind with UDLA (Universal Database Layer Access)

Load a User DLL implementing an AppIn interface

1 Nov 2008 by DanielWehrle

Loading a DLL containing implementations of an interface used as an extension to your application.

ERP INFRASTRUCTURE

15 Dec 2015 by databaseobjectmodel

A sample infrastructure project such as erp, mrp, crm, admin panel.

SQL

HTML

.NET-Compiler-Platform

.NET Shell Extensions - Shell Context Menus

29 Jun 2019 by Dave Kerr

Rapidly create Shell Context Menu Extensions using .NET

.NET Shell Extensions - Shell Icon Handlers

19 Jan 2015 by Dave Kerr

Rapidly create Shell Icon Handler Extensions using .NET

.NET Shell Extensions - Shell Info Tip Handlers

5 Apr 2013 by Dave Kerr

Rapidly create Shell Info Tip Extensions using .NET

.NET Shell Extensions - Shell Preview Handlers

20 May 2014 by Dave Kerr

Quickly create Shell Preview Handlers for Windows or Outlook using .NET!

.NET Shell Extensions - Shell Icon Overlay Handlers

14 Sep 2013 by Dave Kerr

Create Shell Icon Overlay Handlers using .NET!

.NET Shell Extensions - Shell Thumbnail Handlers

17 Mar 2013 by Dave Kerr

Create Shell Thumbnail Handler Extensions using .NET!

Win64

Win32

Dev

.NET Shell Extensions - Shell Property Sheets

7 Apr 2013 by Dave Kerr

Use .NET to rapidly build Shell Property Sheets

.NET Shell Extensions - Deploying SharpShell Servers

15 Sep 2013 by Dave Kerr

Learn how to deploy SharpShell servers easily with the new Server Registration Manager tool

Generic Background Worker

8 Sep 2009 by DaveyM69

No more unboxing/casting! Use generic type parameters with this background worker. Source code for C# and VB.NET.

Collision Proof Shared String Resources

12 Jul 2016 by David A. Gray

Share Win32 string resources without the risk of conflicting resource IDs

Detailed SQL Server data audit through a .NET (CLR) trigger

19 Dec 2011 by David Catriel

Creating a .NET trigger for SQL Server that will log (down to the field level) all changes made to tables.

Win32 SDK PropertyGrid Made Easy

23 Nov 2021 by David MacDermot

This article describes the creation of a non-MFC custom PropertyGrid control.

Get all the types a COM object implements

17 Feb 2009 by David Thielen

How to return all types that a COM object implements.

Customisable WinForms Progressbar Control VB.NET

2 Apr 2016 by David Vanson

A progress bar control you can customize

A Cool Vista Sidebar Gadget Style CPUInfo Animate Control! (Fixed)

8 May 2008 by Davidwu

A Cool Vista Sidebar Gadget Style CPUInfo Animate Control! (Fixed)

RemoteInstall: Automated Testing of Windows Installers on VMWare Infrastructure

24 Nov 2009 by dB.

A framework for testing Windows installers with some help from virtualization.

Fabrika LAB: WebCam Video

22 May 2013 by Dejan Mauer

Free and easy way to access a web camera by using the Aforge library.

A Microsoft Office Style WPF Application Button

22 Mar 2008 by Derek Bartram

An article presenting ApplicationButton used in creating round buttons as per Microsoft Office Style application buttons

A Graphical WPF Ribbon Control Builder

22 Mar 2008 by Derek Bartram

An article presenting Ribbon Builder, a tool for creating ribbon controls

A Generalised WPF Wizard / Procedure Dialog

22 Mar 2008 by Derek Bartram

An article presenting ProceedureDialog.dll, a custom control for creating wizard style interfaces / procedure dialogs

A Microsoft Office 2007 Style WPF C# Quick Access Toolbar

6 Apr 2008 by Derek Bartram

An article presenting the Quick Access Toolbar as part of RibbonControl.dll, as seen in Microsoft Office 2007

Event Handling / Generating Basics

22 Mar 2008 by Derek Bartram

A quick start guide to custom event generating and handling

WPF C# Ribbon Control Library

25 Jun 2008 by Derek Bartram

A WPF / C# Library for implementing Office 2007 Style Ribbon Interfaces

A Demonstration for WPF Ribbon Control Library

25 Apr 2008 by Derek Bartram

A demonstration application for showing the use of the WPF Ribbon Control as presented elsewhere

A WPF Graph Control Library

24 Apr 2008 by Derek Bartram

An article presenting a WPF library for producing extensible runtime customisable graphs

A MSN Messenger Library for Construction of Communication Based Applications

24 Mar 2008 by Derek Bartram

An article presenting a library for producing communication based application utilising the MSN Messenger services and protocols.

Dynamic Loading Made Simple

24 Mar 2008 by Derek Bartram

An article demonstrating quite how easy dynamic loading it (and why you should use it).

WPF Real-time Monitor Control (Rolling Monitor)

25 Apr 2008 by Derek Bartram

An article introducing the WPF Realtime Monitor Control, for creating a real-time view of continuous data

Dynamic Formula Processing Library

25 Apr 2008 by Derek Bartram

An article presenting a basic dynamic formula processor (including an infix to prefix convertor)