Windows Programming - C++ Forum - October 2008 (Page 2)

Hi Guys, I am trying to call a batch file from my code... only I keep getting a wired error: error: cannot convert `char*' to `_SECURITY_ATTRIBUTES*' for...

[1 reply] : Nevermind, found what I had done wrong... I used bad information from ... (by SwanSong)

by vorticidal

tcp library

Anything for free to suggest?

[1 reply] : http://www.cplusplus.com/src/tcp_http.zip (by Zaita)

by SnapCrakllPop

Downloading files with c++

I just need someone to point me to a library(or libraries) that will help me download a file to a computer's hard drive. This is the main idea: http://www.e...

[2 replies] Last: You don't need anything. Just use URLDTOF api (1 line of code...) (by george135)

by davidbball13

oddNeven program having trouble adding on. (1,2)

Hello, i have been messing around with C++ for about a 5 weeks. In linux I have been using gcc or g++ i forgot what it was called. In windows i use DevC++. but...

[25 replies] Last: Yeah, i said earlier that i was going back to the bigining of my book ... (by davidbball13)

by CheesyBeefy

Want to start Win32 Programming

Well I have basic knowledge of C++ in terms of working with the console window, but I would like to learn how to program a Win32 Application. Could anyone point...

[2 replies] Last: Agree with george - I've said it before - GET A GOOD BOOK or TWO... (by guestgulkan)

by Cerburos

Game engines

I am starting a new book, "Creating Games in C++", that uses OpenGL and LlamaWorks2D. I have googled for both of these without luck. I was able to find several ...

[6 replies] Last: Thank you ZAita. I will look into them. I will also look into the ... (by Cerburos)

by Nandor

running speed

This is a function which draws a GLscene and it runs slowly on video cards which aren,t powerfull...Does anyone know how to make it faster? void Draw(void) ...

[1 reply] : This is a function which draws a GLscene and it runs slowly on video ... (by Zaita)

by plusplusers

problem with Visual C++ (installation?)

Hello everybody I've installed VC++ express and windows SKD on my computer and have followed the instructions to "Use Visual C++ Express Edition with the Mi...

[1 reply] : Hello, I have also installed windows SDK and Visual C++ 2008 in ord... (by TapaniS)

by winterlemon

how to calculate bytes using C++ code

hi...i would like to know how to write a program to find out how many bytes of memory a struct takes up. i understand how to calculate bytes but do not know how...

[2 replies] Last: thx... (by winterlemon)

by charlie

window forms problem

I think I have to make it clear I am migrating from console application to GUI a simple window I know How make it. A problem is on 3d buttons,dialog boxes etc.

[1 reply] : If you want to make a button just create a new (sub) window with "butt... (by Bazzy)

by charlie

buttons,checkbox,dialog boxes API tutorials

Hi I want to shitf from console app to UI applications I need tutorials on how created 3d buttons so on.apart from those in vc++ ide I want to create mine manua...

[2 replies] Last: Everything is in Petzold and MSDN and Adv. Win32 api ng comp.os.ms-win... (by george135)

by teslaa

winbase.h: missing ';' before identifier 'SetThread

Im getting this error when including the windows.h file. please note that i include windows.h before any other include. any ideas? many thanks

[1 reply] : Try making a program like this: #include <windows.h> int main() ... (by Bazzy)

by sanzilla

CreateToolbarEx is falling

hi all , I just write a simple program in windows to create a tool bar using the CreateToolbarEx () function . This is the code that I writes to Call the Creat...

[6 replies] Last: Yes I am using the visual Studio 6.0 , but I also using a Resource vie... (by sanzilla)

by SnapCrakllPop

Muting sound problem

Here's the code I'm trying to use to mute my Vista system. I'm writing a code to put in the schools log-in script to mute the sound on Vista machines, as reques...

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by closed account 2EwbqMoL

MinGW(GCC) generates gigantic binaries on Windows

I'm getting back into my old hobby of programming (I quit for over a year after frustration)... and I downloaded and installed 2 C++ compilers (as well as a pas...

[13 replies] Last: The reason is because Borland/Microsoft can assume the locations of ma... (by firedraco)

by sandiyakumar

FTP Connection using c++

Hi..... I am new to the c++programming.. Please help me how to connect FTP in c++..Plz... Thanks and Regards sandiya

[2 replies] Last: You don 't need sockets. Use WFTP win32 apis. 5 lines of code to co... (by george135)

by tomjkear

Self contained comiler

Hi, I am using a machine that I cannot really install anything on. Is there any development environment/compiler that I can use to create C++ programs and r...

[2 replies] Last: DLS http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/ I know what thats like. Check o... (by Cerburos)

by smdhd

Client Server Programming

Hello, I have to write a program that needs to connect it to the main server first and then it should be able to send/receive messages to/from another client...

[2 replies] Last: http://msdn.microsoft.com/hu-hu/default(en-us).aspx...But if you searc... (by Nandor)

by Bazzy

Creating a RichEdit Control

I have been trying to create a Richedit window but it doesn't work at all... Could someone help me? Thanks

[7 replies] Last: Thanks, I had already surfed on those sites but I have the problem tha... (by Bazzy)

by Gonen

Getting information from a DLL

never mind , l found my answer. close this topic

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