Jan 11, 2016
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Creating a shell extension that applies only to files with a very specific name
The AppliesTo tag.
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Jan 8, 2016
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The FILE_FLAG_DELETE_ON_CLOSE flag applies to the handle, also known as the file object, which is not the same as the file
The file on disk, the representation of the file, and the reference to the representation of the file.
Jan 5, 2016
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Why did Windows NT decline to support an undocumented flag to TrackPopupMenuEx?
Duh.
Jan 1, 2016
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If you want to receive a message that is broadcast to top-level windows, you need a top-level window
Stands to reason.
Dec 30, 2015
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Why is my call to ChangeTimerQueueTimer having no effect? (And another case of looking past the question to solve the problem.)
Because it's too late.
Dec 28, 2015
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Determining how each Explorer window is sorted
Ask for the sort criteria.
Dec 25, 2015
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When is the correct time to call FreeLibraryWhenCallbackReturns?
Any time during the execution of the callback is fine.
Dec 24, 2015
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Why does my in-place tooltip dismiss itself as soon as it appears?
Because it's detecting itself.
Dec 23, 2015
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Confusing gotcha: PSECURITY_DESCRIPTOR is not a pointer to a SECURITY_DESCRIPTOR
It's just an untyped pointer.
Dec 21, 2015
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Allocating page file space without allocating RAM
Fixing an old tool.