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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.
2,412 questions
asked 2024-04-19T11:53:14.05+00:00
Abhay Yadav 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-19T14:28:27.3833333+00:00
Castorix31 81,461 Reputation points
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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.
2,667 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.
2,412 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.
10,201 questions
asked 2024-04-18T15:03:37.3466667+00:00
Heiko 1,191 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-04-19T11:43:12.21+00:00
RLWA32 40,021 Reputation points
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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.
2,412 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.
3,519 questions
asked 2024-04-02T06:10:52.3766667+00:00
Harsha 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-19T07:34:37.89+00:00
Jeanine Zhang-MSFT 9,101 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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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.
2,412 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 9,101 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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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.
10,570 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.
2,412 questions
asked 2024-04-05T14:01:22.9633333+00:00
67883078 21 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-19T01:38:13.3533333+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 11,256 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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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.
1,821 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.
2,412 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.
10,201 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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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.
2,412 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.
3,519 questions
asked 2024-04-13T02:32:01.41+00:00
NorthernSun 81 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-18T08:42:00.91+00:00
RLWA32 40,021 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.
2,412 questions
asked 2024-04-16T02:24:51.8066667+00:00
Willard 45 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-18T08:16:41.6833333+00:00
Tong Xu - MSFT 761 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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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.
2,412 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.
3,519 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
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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.
2,412 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.
2,412 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.
3,519 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 40,021 Reputation points
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SetWindowDisplayAffinity bad usecase

Hey, We have a classroom of exam computers that are monitored by the class admin through a remote feed that uses the Windows API to take screenshots at specified intervals. Some students have found that if they execute an app with…

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.
2,412 questions
asked 2024-04-10T09:58:17.7933333+00:00
Marius Ukt 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-17T09:06:39.96+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 11,256 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Getting logs for WinHTTP system error.

Hi, All! Recently, during development of an application, I've started facing troublesome issue: calls to WinHTTP subsystem (specifically, WinHttpReadData/WinHttpQueryDataAvailable APIs) present me with 12004 ERROR_WINHTTP_INTERNAL_ERROR outcome. Doesn't…

Windows
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.
4,724 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.
2,412 questions
asked 2024-04-11T14:03:06.43+00:00
Ivanov 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-17T07:33:11.65+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 11,256 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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NVMe Sanitize call returns unexpected error 0x13D

Hi, I'm trying to send NVME Sanitize/BlockErase command to NVMe disk which supports that. This shall be available on regular Win11 OS and I'm running 10.0.22000.1098 (10.0.22000.1042 StorNvm driver). I'm receiving absurd last error after…

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.
2,412 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.
3,519 questions
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
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.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
asked 2022-11-03T14:24:56.677+00:00
DawidW-5205 11 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-17T05:44:08.21+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 11,256 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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InternetSetOption not work on windows 10 2004

static BOOL SetSystemProxyPacUrl( wchar_t* proxy_full_addr) { INTERNET_PER_CONN_OPTION_LISTW list; BOOL bReturn; DWORD dwBufSize = sizeof(list); // Fill out list struct. list.dwSize = sizeof(list); // Set three options. …

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,570 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.
2,412 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.
3,519 questions
asked 2024-04-15T09:13:03+00:00
myibc 11 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-16T06:35:27.95+00:00
Jeanine Zhang-MSFT 9,101 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Improving Performance by Switching Automatic Windows Services to “Manual”

I use Windows 10 (64-bit) (v10.0.19045.4170). To improve performance, are there any automatic Windows Services to be switched to “Manual?”

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,570 questions
Windows
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.
4,724 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.
2,412 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,266 questions
Windows Hardware Performance
Windows Hardware Performance
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.Hardware Performance: Delivering / providing hardware or hardware systems or adjusting / adapting hardware or hardware systems.
1,541 questions
asked 2024-04-07T04:01:31.98+00:00
R9I1 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-04-16T03:27:31.21+00:00
Jeanine Zhang-MSFT 9,101 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I download "Windows Media Device Manager 11 SDK" ?

Hi, I'm developing a device management application. I want to download "Windows Media Device Manager 11 SDK". https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/wmdm/windows-media-device-manager-11-sdk But download link is broken. How do I…

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.
722 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.
2,412 questions
asked 2024-04-12T21:35:45.11+00:00
yukin y 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-15T12:18:39.2466667+00:00
yukin y 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Would calling RIOReceive() on a closed socket potentially cause a crash?

Hello, I would like to inquire about a crash that occurred when calling the RIOReceive() function. Please understand that the sentences may be strange because I used a translator. What happens is that thread A performs closesocket(sock) on the previously…

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.
2,412 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.
3,519 questions
asked 2024-04-15T02:06:23.07+00:00
형진 김 20 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-04-15T09:29:55.4266667+00:00
형진 김 20 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows cursor size

How do i get correct size value of mouse pointer? I have try: SystemParametersInfo() and cursor bitmap size info. They both return default values. Starting from win3.x Now the Win10 has this change mouse cursor size feature. That make life more easy.…

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.
2,412 questions
asked 2022-04-17T15:18:02.253+00:00
Tuukka Lehtinen 21 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-15T08:11:54.93+00:00
Grey 5 Reputation points
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Porting DirectX 9 to latest version

Iam porting an existing project with DirectX 9, Is DirectX 11 or 12 should be considered for this subject Kindly advice.

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.
2,412 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.
3,519 questions
asked 2024-04-15T06:40:01.19+00:00
Balineni Rohith Sai 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-04-15T07:36:00.23+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 11,256 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor