This section provides the Win32 API reference documentation organized by technology areas and header.

Nov 27, 2024 · This documentation covers how to create desktop Windows apps with the Win32 API. The Win32 API is one of several app platforms you can use to build desktop Windows apps.

Mar 15, 2023 · Using the Windows API, you can develop applications that run successfully on all versions of Windows while taking advantage of the features and capabilities unique to each …

Apr 28, 2021 · The Win32 API (also called the Windows API) is the native platform for Windows apps. This API is best for desktop apps that require direct access to system features and …

Build desktop Windows apps using the Win32 API Learn how to build desktop apps for Windows PCs using C++ and the Win32 API.

Jun 13, 2022 · Describes how to make a very basic Windows desktop program, which will create and show a blank window.

Jun 1, 2023 · In core OS components, Win32 APIs are organized into functional groups called API sets. The purpose of an API set is to provide an architectural separation from the host DLL in …

Feb 9, 2023 · Creates a new process and its primary thread. The new process runs in the security context of the calling process. (ANSI)

Mar 11, 2023 · Overview of the The Windows Shell technology. To develop The Windows Shell, you need these headers: appmgmt.h appnotify.h cpl.h credentialprovider.h dimm.h …

Feb 17, 2023 · This header is used by multiple technologies. For more information, see: Data Exchange Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Developer Notes Dialog Boxes Display Devices …