Oct 30, 2015
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Why does the timestamp of a file increase by up to 2 seconds when I put it in a ZIP archive, then extract it?
The MS-DOS time format again.
Showing results for October 2015 - The Old New Thing
Oct 29, 2015
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When you open a securable object, make sure you pass the security mask you actually want (no more, no less)
You will get all you want, but you have to ask for it.
Oct 28, 2015
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How do I create a wizard that contains none of the things that makes a wizard a wizard?
It's not a wizard, so don't use a wizard.
Oct 27, 2015
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The Redmond Reality Distortion Field: Analogies involving high-performance cars, usually Ferraris
Vroom.
Oct 26, 2015
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Are there any negative consequences to having a ton of files on the desktop?
Extra work.
Oct 23, 2015
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CoGetInterfaceAndReleaseStream does not mix with smart pointers
Old school meets new school.
Oct 22, 2015
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What are the rules for CoMarshalInterface and CoUnmarshalInterface?
Keeping an eye on the reference gets a little harder.
Oct 21, 2015
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What are the rules for CoMarshalInterThreadInterfaceInStream and CoGetInterfaceAndReleaseStream?
Keeping an eye on the reference.
Oct 20, 2015
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What is COM marshaling and how do I use it?
Keeping an eye on the reference.
Oct 19, 2015
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How do I get the user-customized name of a mapped network drive?
Ask the shell. That is, after all, how the shell displays is.