DevX Tips Bank: Windows

Truncate a Path String

Currently, there is no .NET class that provides this functionality. The workaround is to …

Controlling Checkboxes in MFC

The code in this tip shows how to check, uncheck, enable, and disable a checkbox in MFC.

Minimize Flickers in Windows Forms

Learn how to minimize the flickering users often experience when loading forms or during …

Boot Faster by Disabling the Windows XP Splash Screen

Remember: Doing this prevents you from seeing boot-up messages.

Set the Computer's Name Through .NET

Learn how to set your computer's name using the SetComputerName …

New Web Fonts for Windows Vista

Microsoft has released a number of new Windows Vista fonts, for use in web development.

Associate a File Extension to a Program

This tip is an addendum to a previous tip demonstrating how to use …

How to Determine the Default Web Browser

Sometimes people assume that the default Web browser is the program that is registered in …

Keeping Your Directory Structure Intact After Deleting Folder Contents

Find out about a quick way to empty a folder and all its subfolders—while keeping …

Make Your Mouse Pointer Tremble

To make your mouse pointer appear to be trembling, you first create a form with

Find Out What Applications Transmit Data from Your Computer

This tip can help you determine if your computer is hosting spyware that sends your …

Sending Clipboard Data via Email

Suppose you've just copied something to your clipboard. Want to send somebody an email …

Remove MS SQL Server Completely

Microsoft has several different versions of SQL and occasionally an install fails or an …

Determine Whether a Program Is a Console or GUI Application

This tip lists just about every method there is to determine whether a program is a …

Open a Folder Using a Keyboard Shortcut in Windows 2000 Professional

Learn how to open a folder using a keyboard shortcut in Windows 2000 Pro.