Dec 7, 2015
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Enumerating all the programs that can launch a particular protocol
SHAssocEnumHandlersForProtocolByApplication
Showing tag results for Code
Dec 3, 2015
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A question about how to detect whether Windows Update needs the system to be restarted turns out to be the wrong question
For critical availability, don't install it until you are ready to reboot.
Dec 2, 2015
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Hidden gotcha in the thread pool sample program on MSDN
That's a pretty small pool.
Nov 30, 2015
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Enumerating all the programs that can open a particular file extension
SHAssocEnumHandlers.
Nov 27, 2015
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How can I append to a file and know where it got written, even if the file is being updated by multiple processes?
File locking strikes again.
Nov 25, 2015
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Clarifying the documentation on wildcards accepted by FindFirstFile/FindFirstFileEx
Only in the file name portion.
Nov 23, 2015
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Playing with synchroninzation barriers
All for one and one for all.
Nov 20, 2015
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Investigating a problem constructing a security descriptor to deny thread-specific access rights to Everyone
Clearing up the confusion and deleting code.
Nov 19, 2015
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Stupid JavaScript debugging tricks: Abusing the conditional breakpoint
Code injection.
Nov 16, 2015
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How can I get notified when the cursor changes?
Accessibility to the rescue, again.