KB Articles for Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit

• Q19736: HOWTO: Split Scrolling Using Two Windows
• Q12172: HOWTO: How to Change a Window’s Parent
• Q12244: Fatal Error Messages 0x0140 and 0x0240
• Q12384: INFO: More Information About Atoms
• Q11044: EXEMOD Cannot Be Used with Windows Files
• Q11246: INFO: Changing Window Colors with Control Panel
• Q11248: Windows: Nonpreemptive vs. Preemptive Scheduling
• Q11352: SAMPLE: IconLib.exe-Using DLLs to Share Menus and Resources
• Q11467: Reference Counts for Windows Dynamic Libraries
• Q11509: Definition of Different Types of Libraries in Windows
• Q11591: The Purpose of WINSTUB in Windows SDK
• Q11623: How to Transparently Intercept Procedure Calls in Windows
• Q11636: INFO: Windows Resource Numbering Starts at 1
• Q11685: PRB: MAPSYM 3.10 Truncating Line-Number Information
• Q11863: INFO: Printer Page Area in Windows
• Q11941: How to Get a Pointer to the Stack
• Q11958: Tab.exe Demonstrates Modal and Modeless Dialog Boxes
• Q11979: How Windows Resolves Far Calls When Movable Flag Is Used
• Q11988: Windows File I/O vs. C Run-time File I/O
• Q21581: Shrinking Heap Space
• Q23033: HOWTO: Use NetBIOS Interrupts Under Windows
• Q22131: INFO: Using a Different Hardware Font Instead of the Default
• Q22135: INFO: Windows DEVICEDATA Escape Usage
• Q22242: PRB: Area Around Text and Remainder of Window Different Colors
• Q22374: How a DLL Can Display a Message Using MessageBox()
• Q22384: Windows Does Not Implement INT 15H to Handle Multitasking
• Q22523: Windows Does Not Support Real-Time Programming
• Q22538: Information About Clipping, GetDeviceCaps() and GDI
• Q24600: AddMenu.exe Demonstrates Adding Menus Dynamically
• Q10212: INFO: Definition of a Region
• Q10213: INFO: Window Handles of Global Objects
• Q10216: Using EndPaint() and BeginPaint()
• Q10220: Locking Discardable Objects
• Q10641: Heap and Stack Usage Within Windows
• Q10834: INFO: GDI Simulation Routines and Device Drivers for Windows
• Q10837: INFO: A Discussion of Windows Fonts
• Q10856: HOWTO: Change the Name of a Second Instance of an Application
• Q27225: INFO: Determining Available RGB Values of an Output Device
• Q27585: INFO: Specifying Windows "Bounding Box" Coordinates
• Q29240: HOWTO: Converting Colors Between RGB and HLS (HBS)
• Q29547: DOCERR: Initiating DDE Conversation w/ Instance of Win Excel
• Q29733: HOWTO: Drawing a Different Icon for Each Application Instance
• Q26000: INFO: Print Manager Print Job File Limit and WM_SPOOLERSTATUS
• Q28338: INFO: Return Value from ChangeClipboardChain()
• Q28344: PRB: PlayMetaFile() Not as Fast as More Complex Technique
• Q28905: Format for Strings and Longs in RCDATA in RC
• Q30296: When Can a Call to GlobalLock() Fail?
• Q33096: INFO: Drawing Outside a Window’s Client Area
• Q33252: INFO: Expanded BANDINFO Documentation
• Q31075: PRB: Window Dragged Close to Screen Edge Becomes Invisible
• Q31747: INFO: Changing the Mouse Cursor for a Window
• Q34614: INFO: Creating Lines with a Nonstandard Pattern
• Q34843: INFO: The Four Classes of Device Banding
• Q32167: SuperCls.exe Demonstrates Superclassing
• Q32667: INFO: Font Metrics and the Use of Negative lfHeight
• Q32680: ValidateFreeSpaces(), GlobalCompact(), and Wild Pointers
• Q32685: INFO: Using the WM_CTLCOLOR Message
• Q32931: Maze.exe Demonstrates DDE
• Q35499: Expand.exe Expands the Size of a Dialog Box
• Q35708: Raw.exe Sends Binary Data to Printer w/Device Driver
• Q35767: HOWTO: Obtain an Application’s Instance Handle
• Q35774: INFO: Differences Between PostAppMessage and PostMessage Funcs
• Q35857: PRB: Some Windows GDI Functions Fail on Banding Printers
• Q35957: INFO: Active Application, Active Window, Input Focus Definition
• Q36319: INFO: Algorithm Creates Window Same Size As Full-Screen Window
• Q36324: HOWTO: Perform Background Processing Without Using Timers
• Q36584: PRB: PostMessage() Returns 0, Indicating Failure
• Q36917: INFO: DlgDirSelect() Has Undocumented Behavior
• Q40234: INFO: EndPage(), NEXTBAND, and NEWFRAME Reset DC Attributes
• Q40620: Communicating Between Windows Virtual Machines with DDE
• Q40959: FastBlt.exe Implements Smooth Movement of a Bitmap
• Q40962: DllInst.exe-Multiple Application Instance Data in a DLL
• Q37138: Journal.exe Contains Windows Journal Hooks Source Code
• Q37532: Meanings of Resource Compiler Messages
• Q37657: RCData.exe Uses User-Defined Resources in Windows Apps
• Q39090: Shapes.exe Aligns Logical/Physical Coordinate Systems
• Q39544: INFO: Limit to the Number of Characters Stored in a List Box
• Q39802: INFO: Limit of Logical Coordinate System in Windows
• Q41451: PRB: Windows FatalExit 0x0280 Error Caused by FAR WinMain
• Q42061: DumpDesc.exe Shows How to Read .exe File Headers
• Q42458: PRB: FatalExit 0x0001 Possible If WM_CTLCOLOR Used Improperly
• Q43041: Calculating Memory Requirements for MS-DOS-Based Apps
• Q43052: Windows Does Not Support OS/2 Family API Calls
• Q43177: PRB: Error L2028: Automatic Data Segment Plus Heap Exceed 64K
• Q43276: Applications and the Math Coprocessor Under Windows
• Q43295: Executable Modules Must Be Processed by Resource Compiler
• Q43369: PRB: RCPP.EXE Error: Compiler Limit: Macro Expansion Too Big
• Q43397: Using OpenFile() with Sharing and Inheritance Bits
• Q45692: Getting an Application Ready for Retail Release
• Q45704: Using GlobalFlags() to Test for GMEM_DISCARDABLE
• Q45877: How Windows Updates the LRU (Least Recently Used) List
• Q46524: PRB: File Handles Cannot Be Shared Between Programs or DLLs
• Q44094: INFO: GETPHYSPAGESIZE Landscape vs. Portrait Mode
• Q44740: INFO: General Information About Windows WM_TIMER Messages
• Q47125: Demand Paging MS-DOS-Based Applications
• Q47493: Using the Linker /ALIGN Option
• Q47499: Talk.exe Shares Global Memory Between Applications
• Q48023: Developing Common Code for Both Windows and Macintosh
• Q48713: DefBtn.exe Creates Default Border Around a Push Button
• Q51503: Requested Contents for Windows Problem Reports
• Q51739: DevMode.exe Changes Printer Parameters from Application
• Q49838: PRB: GlobalUnlock() Can Cause Fatal Exit 0x02F0
• Q50741: Failure to Load Resources When All File Handles Are Used
• Q57954: EMS Support in Windows Versions 3.0 and 3.1
• Q58010: WDEB386 Debugger’s Use of COM Port
• Q58412: Do Not Use the MS-DOS APPEND Utility in Windows
• Q61285: Global Lock Count Changes in Windows 3.x
• Q61777: Why GlobalAlloc() Returns a Handle to a 0-Byte Segment
• Q61803: INFO: Calculating Free System Resources in Microsoft Windows
• Q62065: DPMI Specification Available from Intel
• Q62740: Changing the Palette of Colors on a Nonpalette Device
• Q65111: INFO: Using WriteProfileString to Delete WIN.INI Entries
• Q65122: Executable-File Header Format
• Q65123: Font-File Format
• Q65124: Writing International Applications for Windows
• Q65125: FILE: Developing Network Applications for Windows 3.1
• Q65128: FILE: Windows Int 21h and NetBIOS Support for DPMI
• Q65260: INFO: The Windows Developer’s Notes
• Q65880: MDIStat.exe Places a Status Bar in an MDI Frame Window
• Q65979: PRB: C Pragma Comment & #ident Strings Missing from Executable
• Q63347: PRB: Clicking Noises While Playing Sounds on SoundBlaster Card
• Q64077: QsrtWin.exe Contains QuickSort Sample Code for Windows
• Q64078: RightJus.exe Right Justifies Numbers in List Box
• Q64123: PRB: Encountering an INT 01 with WDEB386
• Q64126: Overview of How to Share Memory Between Applications
• Q64328: Owner-Draw: OdButton.exe - 3-D Push Button
• Q64329: INFO: Windows Message-Processing Caveats
• Q64520: INFO: Printing Monochrome and Color Bitmaps from Windows
• Q64759: INFO: wsprintf() %s Parameters Not Cast to LPSTR
• Q66240: INFO: Aligning Columns in a Windows 3.x List Box
• Q66246: SAMPLE: Twins.exe Uses RegisterWindowMessage for Interapp Comm.
• Q66247: MENUITEMTEMPLATE Structure Is Documented Incorrectly
• Q66364: DOC: How Dialog Functions Return Values Indicate Failure
• Q66370: ListHorz/ListHscr EXEs Control Horizontal Scroll Bar List Box
• Q66395: Windows-Based Application Installation Sample Code
• Q66462: C Run-time Functions Can Use Far Pointers in Medium Model
• Q66494: Help Compiler Internal Error Possible Causes
• Q66595: INFO: Using SetDIBitsToDevice() with a Memory Device Context
• Q66632: Windows SDK Support for Microsoft FORTRAN Compilers
• Q66640: SAMPLE: Increasing the File Handle Limit with SetHandleCount
• Q66654: INFO: Possible Causes for System Resource Reduction
• Q66926: INFO: Dialog Box Creation Fails If Text Starts w/ Character 255
• Q66945: PRB: Fatal Exit Code 0x0019 Definition and Causes
• Q66949: INFO: Windows Metafile Functions & Aldus Placeable Metafiles
• Q66950: Playing a Metafile into Another Metafile in Windows
• Q66989: KbHook.exe Demos Keyboard Hook Function Keyboard Filter
• Q66990: DOC: BinInfo Structure for GETSETPAPERBINS Escape Incorrect
• Q66992: DropShad.exe Draws Custom Border Around Control Window
• Q67063: Inserting Right Justified Text in a Menu in Windows
• Q67247: MuScroll.exe - Custom Control Code
• Q67249: Using Window Extra Bytes in Custom Controls
• Q67250: CustCont.exe - Generic Custom Control Sample Code
• Q67653: How to Respond When DDE Data Cannot Be Locked
• Q67673: How to Determine When Another Application Has Finished
• Q67675: Access to the Windows Clipboard by MS-DOS-Based App
• Q67676: DOCERR: Doc Errors for DeferWindowPos and SetWindowPos
• Q67678: List Box and Combo Box Capacity Limits
• Q67709: System Bitmaps Available Through LoadBitmap() Data
• Q67714: DOC: CreateCompatibleBitmap() Parameters Documented Wrong
• Q67725: File Manager’s Mechanism for Sensing File System Changes
• Q68081: Creating a Single Import Library for Multiple DLLs
• Q68114: INFO: Using a Fixed-Pitch Font as the System Default
• Q68296: INFO: Windows 3.x Metafiles Support DeleteObject()
• Q68301: SAMPLE: Spdsheet.exe - Developing a Spreadsheet App for Windows
• Q68360: Control Panel Doesn’t Respond to WM_WININICHANGE Messages
• Q68552: PRB: Cannot Exit Windows with DLL-Instanced Windows Open
• Q68556: DlgMain.exe Uses a Dialog Box as the Main Window
• Q68560: DLL Installs an ISR That Can Signal an Application
• Q68565: Creating Dynamic-Linked Libraries Without Data Segments
• Q68569: Sample Code Uses PatBlt to Drag a Frame Rectangle
• Q68574: Performance Differences Between LineTo() and Polyline()
• Q68584: Avoid SetClassLong If Subclassing a Standard Control Class
• Q68624: Profiling Time Between OutputDebugString and FatalExit
• Q68644: DOCERR: Segment and Handle Limits and Protected Mode Windows
• Q68647: Windows Code to Parse MS-DOS Environment Variables
• Q68802: INFO: Obtaining Support for Adobe Type Manager (ATM)
• Q68827: Updating Cached Private Profiles (.INI Files)
• Q70005: DOC: LB_GETCURSEL Function Documentation Incorrect
• Q70072: Corrupt RES File May Crash Dialog Editor
• Q70073: WinRes.exe Extracts an Icon from a Windows .EXE File
• Q70074: HOWTO: Reactivating First (and Only) Instance of an Application
• Q70818: BUG: No WM_SETFONT to Custom Controls
• Q70889: PRB: SPY Updates Only One Line with Small Buffer
• Q69027: Handling Critical Errors in Windows-Based Application
• Q69077: IsDialog.exe - Simulates a Dialog Box
• Q69078: Printing Text Reports
• Q69079: HOWTO: How to Give a 3-D Effect to Windows Controls
• Q69080: Simulating Drag-and-Drop Interface for Custom Control
• Q69756: Avoid Low-Level Operations in Windows Programs: Use DLLs
• Q69882: Windows Help (HLP) File Format Is Not Available
• Q69885: DOC: SetBkColor() Does Not Support Dithered Colors
• Q69888: INFO: Fatal Exit Code 0x0506 Definition
• Q69889: Sources of Information Regarding Windows DDE
• Q69891: DOCERR: ExtDeviceMode() API Documentation Error
• Q69892: DOCERR: DEF File Exports Statement Documentation Error
• Q69894: DOCERR: Guide to Programming LIBENTRY.ASM
• Q69895: PRB: Activating Full-Screen DOS App from Icon in Enhanced Mode
• Q69897: Using Variable Argument Lists in DLL Functions
• Q69898: Overcoming "C4071 No Function Prototype Given" Warning
• Q69974: Information Regarding Buffered I/O and MSCDEX
• Q71022: BUG: RC Error RW1008 If NULL Entry in PATH
• Q71023: Authoring Device-Independent MIDI Files
• Q71061: MenuBmp.exe Contains Owner-Draw Menus with Bitmaps
• Q71146: PRB: SDK Sample Applications Use Incorrect Background Brush
• Q71147: PRB: SDK Sample Programs Define Delete Accelerator Incorrectly
• Q71148: PRB: GetModuleHandle() and Long Path Causes UAE
• Q71227: INFO: Inverting Color Inverts Palette Index, Not RGB Value
• Q71229: PRB: Windows Regions Do Not Scale
• Q71230: INFO: ExtTextOut() Instead of TextOut() to Improve Performance
• Q71312: PRB: Resource Compiler Error RW1022 Caused by Temporary File
• Q71413: DOC: SetClipboardData Function Documentation Incomplete
• Q71455: HOWTO: Tracking Down Lost System Resources
• Q71499: INFO: Menus Supported in Dialog Boxes w/o DS_MODALFRAME Style
• Q71669: HOWTO: Preventing an MDI Child Window from Changing Size
• Q71760: Drive and Directory Manipulation in Windows
• Q73184: BUG: Crash with frexp() in Small or Medium Model DLL
• Q73666: WINMEM32 Not Version Dependent
• Q73667: INFO: Considerations for CreateCursor() and CreateIcon()
• Q73668: MS-DOS-Based Application Characteristics Under Windows
• Q73674: Icon and Cursor Size Determined by Display Driver
• Q73677: Allocation Limit on WINMEM32 Global32Alloc() Function
• Q73679: Appropriate Uses of WINMEM32
• Q73681: DDE.exe Demonstrates Dynamic-Data Exchange (DDE)
• Q72020: INFO: Stroke Fonts Marked as OEM Character Set Are ANSI
• Q72021: INFO: Font Rotation Under Microsoft Windows
• Q72023: SAMPLE: Verify.exe - Data Input Verification for Edit Controls
• Q72041: HOWTO: Using Device-Independent Bitmaps and Palettes
• Q72219: INFO: Context-Sensitive Help in a Dialog Box Through F1
• Q72222: SubApp.exe Shows How to Append Menu Items to Other Apps
• Q72236: Maximizing the Use of Available Memory in Windows
• Q72385: Retrieving the Filename of an Application or DLL
• Q72386: INFO: Background, Foreground, and System Palette Management
• Q72387: HOWTO: How to Determine If a Device Is Palette Capable
• Q72459: Shorthand Notation for Memory Allocation Flags
• Q72460: INFO: Baseline Shifts in Cell When Character Italicized
• Q72493: BUG: Complex Graphics Image Partially Printed
• Q72497: BUG: FatalExit() Interacts Through Terminal Only
• Q72592: SAMPLE: ToolHelp.exe Demonstrates Functionality of ToolHelp.dll
• Q72691: INFO: Banding, Printing, and the Number of Bands
• Q72744: Determining That SHARE Is Loaded Under Microsoft Windows
• Q72812: Multimedia Installable Driver SYSTEM.INI Entries
• Q74040: Ownership of Global Memory Allocated by a DLL
• Q74042: HOWTO: How to Use PeekMessage() Correctly in Windows
• Q74043: HOWTO: Change the Color of an Edit Control
• Q74044: INFO: Logical and Physical Coordinate Relationship
• Q74197: Minimizing Lock and Unlock Calls in Protected Mode
• Q74225: INFO: Size Limits for a Multiline Edit Control
• Q74283: WIN.INI Settings for Windows Help Hypertext Colors
• Q74288: Some Windows Functions Cannot Be Called from LibMain
• Q74291: INFO: Microsoft Windows Caches Five Display Contexts
• Q74298: INFO: Calculating Text Extents of Bold and Italic Text
• Q74299: INFO: Calculating The Logical Height and Point Size of a Font
• Q74301: Information About Headings and Labels in HEAPWALK
• Q74332: INFO: Actions Prohibited in System Modal Dialog Boxes
• Q74360: Three Methods to Import Functions from a DLL
• Q74363: PRB: Fatal Exit 0x00FF or 0xD000: MakeProcInstance Fails
• Q74411: PRB: RC Error RW1031: Segment Too Large for Load Optimization
• Q74412: Steady Timer Messages in a Dynamic-Link Library (DLL)
• Q74445: Opening Files, Compatibility Mode and Windows
• Q74467: INFO: Using GDI-Synthesized Italic Fonts
• Q74474: INFO: Killing the Parent of a Modal Dialog Box
• Q74477: "Profiler VM Terminated Abnormally" Message Causes
• Q74490: PRB: Application Not Recognized as Compatible with Windows 3.x
• Q74507: BUG: Combo Boxes in DS_SYSMODAL Dialog Boxes
• Q74509: DlgIcons.exe Dynamically Changes Icons in Modal Dialog
• Q74527: HOWTO: Designing Applications for High Screen Resolutions
• Q74528: INFO: "Power-Friendly" Applications
• Q74539: HOWTO: Draw the Icon for a Minimized Application
• Q74560: Charts and Graphs for Windows-Based Applications
• Q74601: INFO: Using GetDIBits()
• Q74602: PRB: Private Profile (INI) Files Not Designed as Database
• Q74605: Advanced WDEB386 Features and Tips
• Q74608: INFO: When to Use WIN.INI or a Private INI File
• Q74695: AdMenu.exe Adds Items to Sys Menus of All Applications
• Q74696: Using Memory Below 1 Megabyte
• Q74698: SDK Installation Incompatible with Networked Windows
• Q74699: PRB: "Export Not Defined" Linker Message
• Q74704: INFO: Supporting PostScript Features in Windows
• Q74739: Implicit Casting by C Compiler Can Cause Problems
• Q74788: Using Near and Far Pointers with C Run-Time Functions
• Q74793: HOWTO: Simulating CreatePatternBrush() on a High-Res Printer
• Q74795: HOWTO: Use PeekMessage() Loops in a Dialog Box
• Q74797: FormEdit.exe Implements Sizable Form Fields in Windows
• Q74800: INFO: Working Around the STRINGTABLE 255 Character Limit
• Q74887: How to Start a Windows-Based App Directly from MS-DOS
• Q74890: Sharing Windows-Based Applications Across Networks
• Q74908: CWheel.exe Uses the Palette Under Windows
• Q74940: Keeping MS-DOS-Based App Active Under Windows 3.1
• Q74941: Determining Free Memory in Windows Enhanced Mode
• Q74999: BtnBar.exe Demonstrates a Button Bar
• Q75000: PRB: Windows SDK Tools Group Icons Incorrect
• Q75001: SAMPLE: Parent.exe Uses SetParent to Change Parent of Child
• Q75002: MDISubCl.exe Changes Background Color of MDI Client
• Q75010: Rich Text Format Subset Supported by Windows Help
• Q75252: Tips on Installing WDEB386
• Q75255: INFO: DBCS Support in Windows Versions 3.0 And 3.1
• Q75257: Passing File Handles from TSR to Windows-Based App
• Q75336: SAMPLE: ScrolDlg.exe - Scrolling Dialog Box
• Q75337: INFO: Program Manager Restrictions Settings
• Q75338: Determining Windows Version, Mode from MS-DOS App
• Q75339: HOWTO: Steps to Send a Document to a Printer
• Q75359: PRB: One Cause of Fatal Exit 0x0140 "Local Heap Is Busy"
• Q75380: INFO: Using the DRAWPATTERNRECT Escape in Windows
• Q75430: PRB: Available Memory Decreases When Print Job Terminated
• Q75435: INFO: Windows, Code Pages, and Character Sets
• Q75439: INFO: Tips for Writing DBCS-Compatible Applications
• Q75469: HOWTO: Accurately Showing on the Screen What Will Print
• Q75471: INFO: Basics of Banding Printing in Windows
• Q75500: INFO: Altering Edit Control Strings in Place May Cause UAE
• Q75629: HOWTO: Ending the Windows Session from an Application
• Q75631: XLTABLE Clipboard Format Documentation Available
• Q75632: Anatomy of the Sound Blaster
• Q75737: PRB: One Cause of Fatal Exit 0x001A
• Q75738: Dynaccel.exe Creates Accelerator Tables Dynamically
• Q75910: TimeSmp.exe - High-Resolution Timing Services
• Q75911: INFO: Paper Sizes 50 through 56 Reserved for PostScript Driver
• Q75975: DOC: WM_RENDERFORMAT Documentation Incomplete
• Q77066: PRB: Problems with Dr. Watson or with the Packager
• Q77071: Correctly Configuring PWB for Windows Development
• Q77126: INFO: Raster and Stroke Fonts; GDI and Device Fonts
• Q77135: HOWTO: Different Ways to Close an Application Under Windows
• Q77226: Memory Access Methods for Protected Mode Applications
• Q77255: INFO: wsprintf() Buffer Limit in Windows
• Q77282: Bit2Mono.exe Changes Color Bitmaps to Monochrome
• Q77287: GlbEdit.exe Raises Text Size Limit for Edit Controls
• Q77365: Considerations for Programming DATA NONE DLLs
• Q77402: INFO: Do Not Call the Display Driver Directly
• Q77467: INFO: Verifying the Printer Connection
• Q77473: Rules for Using Far Pointers to Memory Objects
• Q77551: INFO: Using ExtDeviceMode() with DM_COPY
• Q77649: Sample Source Code Demonstrates Playing Metafiles
• Q77694: Setting the Amount of Memory for the Audio Data Buffer
• Q77696: "Close Waveaudio" Command Closes Open Waveaudio Device
• Q77697: PRB: sndPlaySound with SND_MEMORY and SND_ASYNC Flags Hangs
• Q77698: How to Determine if Multimedia Windows Is Running
• Q77701: Finding Version Information for Multimedia Files
• Q77702: INFO: Processing WM_PALETTECHANGED and WM_QUERYNEWPALETTE
• Q77783: Modal Dialog Child of Modeless Dialog Box Sample Code
• Q77884: PRB: Complex Printing Region Printed Incorrectly
• Q77930: INFO: Modifying the System Menu of an MDI Child Window
• Q77931: Sample Help File Demonstrates Win 3.1 Help Macros
• Q77934: Determining That Display Driver Supports Transparent Mode
• Q77935: PRB: Causes of Help Compiler "Table Too Complex" Warning
• Q77936: Swap Tool Not Included with Windows SDK 3.1
• Q77986: How to Use _export Keyword or DEF File EXPORTS Statement
• Q77987: Debugging GP Faults with WDEB386
• Q76103: HOWTO: Guidelines for Allocating Instance (Per-Window) Data
• Q76247: HOWTO: Use TOOLHELP to Determine Free System Resources
• Q76260: HOWTO: How to Create Device-Independent Printing Code
• Q76364: BUG: PostScript Driver Version 3.4 Returns Incorrect Page Size
• Q76390: Full-Screen MS-DOS Apps Slow Timer Msgs in Enhanced Mode
• Q76415: HOWTO: Creating a Progress Dialog with a Cancel Option
• Q76452: PRB: Global TSR Pop-ups Incompatible with Windows
• Q76476: General Information Regarding Dynamic-Link Libraries
• Q76493: Creating a Nonscrollable Region in Windows Help 3.1
• Q76535: MyFont.exe - Creating a Custom Raster Font
• Q76581: PRB: LoadLibrary() Returns Error 6
• Q76582: PRB: Reset A20 Bit Set During DPMI Simulate Interrupt Crash
• Q76588: HookAll.exe Demos WH_CALLWNDPROC & WH_GETMESSAGE Hooks
• Q76676: Differences Between Task Handles and Instance Handles
• Q76682: Properly Using Dynamic-Link Libraries
• Q76684: SAMPLE: Wsscanf.exe Replaces sscanf in Windows DLLs
• Q76686: BUG: Protected-Mode GlobalCompact() Return Not Free Memory
• Q76688: PRB: Resource Compiler Cannot Find Include Files
• Q76933: DOC: Button Styles May Not Be OR’d with Other Button Styles
• Q76940: PRB: Value of hPrevInstance Incorrect
• Q78065: Proper Installation of the Redistributable DLLs
• Q78119: PRB: Help Compiler Warning "Using Old Key Phrase Table" Cause
• Q78155: INFO: Introduction to Nonpreemptive Multitasking in Windows
• Q78242: Help Does Not Support Side-by-Side Paragraphs
• Q78326: Real Mode Not Supported by Windows 3.1
• Q78451: INFO: Detecting EGA.SYS
• Q78542: Retrieving MS-DOS Environment Vars from a Windows DLL
• Q78807: DDEMeta.exe - DDEML with Metafiles
• Q79055: INFO: Overcoming the 64 Kilobyte Limit for List Box Data
• Q79194: Using Huge Pointers with Blocks of Memory Larger Than 64K
• Q79212: HOWTO: Drawing Transparent Bitmaps
• Q79276: HOWTO: Subclass the Desktop and Windows of Other Applications
• Q79342: Windows Paintbrush File Format
• Q79675: DOC: LBS_STANDARD List Box Style Documented Incorrectly
• Q79982: PRB: BS_GROUPBOX-Style Child Window Background Painting Wrong
• Q80080: HOWTO: Convert Between Device-Dependent Bitmaps and DIBs
• Q80082: DOCERR: Description of the DDEML Error Codes
• Q80124: Retrieving the Names of Simultaneous Tasks Under Windows
• Q80125: INFO: Terminating the Creation of an MDI Child Window
• Q80281: PRB: Combining Multiple Compiled Resource Files Fails
• Q80553: ExpEdit.exe Changes Size of an Edit Control
• Q80783: Determining the Version of MS-DOS from a Windows App
• Q80784: DOC: Suggested Changes to the DEVCAPS2 Sample App
• Q80822: NoSwitch.exe Prevents Windows from Switching Tasks
• Q80843: INFO: Possible Causes of Dialog Box Creation Failure
• Q80887: Chgaccl.exe Switches Between Accelerator Tables in App
• Q80896: Windows 3.1 Application Compatibility (part 1 of 7)
• Q80897: Windows 3.1 Application Compatibility (part 2 of 7)
• Q80898: Windows 3.1 Application Compatibility (part 3 of 7)
• Q80899: Windows 3.1 Application Compatibility (part 4 of 7)
• Q80900: Windows 3.1 Application Compatibility (part 5 of 7)
• Q80901: Windows 3.1 Application Compatibility (part 6 of 7)
• Q80902: Windows 3.1 Application Compatibility (part 7 of 7)
• Q80903: Compatibility Test For Windows 3.1 Checklist
• Q80946: RoEdit.exe Implements Read-Only Edit Control in Windows
• Q81047: INFO: Microsoft Drag-Drop Server Strategy
• Q81139: SAMPLE: BkGnd.exe Demonstrates Background Processing in Windows
• Q81142: An Annotated Dr. Watson Log File
• Q81143: DOCERR: Get/SetCommEventMask Functions Documented Incorrectly
• Q81198: SAMPLE: OLE Implementation Guides and Sample Code
• Q81245: DeviceCapabilities Function Sample Code
• Q81332: HookAll2.exe Demos WH_CALLWNDPROC & WH_GETMESSAGE Hooks
• Q81333: MousHook.exe Demonstrates Windows 3.1 WH_MOUSE Hook
• Q81334: KBHook2.exe Demonstrates Using a WH_KEYBOARD Hook
• Q81335: Code Demonstrates Multiple Instance DLL
• Q81336: ExeView.exe Extracts and Displays Application Resources
• Q81337: PrncDlg.exe - Common Dialogs and Printing Functions
• Q81496: Modules, Instances, and Tasks
• Q81497: Discussion of Metafiles
• Q81498: DIBs and Their Uses
• Q81546: PRB: Segment Was Discardable Under 3.0 Notification
• Q81547: DDEML CONVINFO Structure, wConvst Field Description
• Q81577: Limits on the Number of Open Files
• Q81592: Timer2.exe - Timers and Timing in Microsoft Windows
• Q81610: Ecovrwrt.exe - Multiline Edit Control Overwrite Mode
• Q81704: PRB: VGA Monitor Loses Sync on 8514 Dual Monitor System
• Q81705: Reading List for Developers of Windows-Based Applications
• Q81706: OwnCombo.exe Demonstrates an Owner-Draw Combo Box
• Q81707: INFO: WM_CTLCOLOR Processing for Combo Boxes of all Styles
• Q81708: HOWTO: Create Applications that Task Manager Does Not Tile
• Q81813: Hooking Interrupt 21h Before Windows
• Q81814: ToolBox.exe Implements a "Tool Box" Window
• Q81869: Using mciSendCommand() to Control CD-ROM Drive
• Q81871: Controlling the CD Using mciSendCommand()
• Q81872: Detecting Multimedia Extensions and Drivers
• Q81992: PRB: Two Builds of Same Windows Help File Not Identical
• Q81993: Controlling a Videodisc Player
• Q83008: XMS Calls Under Windows 3.1
• Q83009: BUG: Common Dialog GP-Fault on ESC Key with Mouse Button Down
• Q83010: SAMPLE: Navigating a Windows Help File Topic Hierarchy
• Q83034: Reading and Converting Between the Three GDI Resources
• Q83233: F1CDHelp.exe Uses Keyboard Hook to Access Help
• Q83234: MDIRest.exe Saves and Restores Window Size & Position
• Q83301: Retrieving Application Exit Code in MS-DOS Window
• Q83302: HOWTO: Use the WM_GETDLGCODE Message
• Q83363: Unlocking Large-Model Extra Data Segments
• Q83364: FlshEdit.exe Demonstrates Flashing an Edit Control
• Q83365: PvtDlg.exe Demonstrates Using Private Dialog-Box Class
• Q83455: PRB: XMS Version Information in MS-DOS Window Incorrect
• Q83456: Introduction to STRICT and Message Crackers
• Q83461: INFO: Extended Characters Different Under Windows
• Q83543: DragDrop.exe - Implementing the Drag-Drop Protocol
• Q83661: SAMPLE: Executing Excel Functions with Return Values Using DDE
• Q83914: HotKeyed.exe Creates a Shortcut-Key Edit Control
• Q83915: NoTitle.exe - Adding and Removing Caption of a Window
• Q83916: CONVINFO Data Structure wStatus Field Description
• Q83917: PRB: Binding Resources to Executable Increases File Size
• Q83992: Copying Individual Components from the Win SDK 3.1 Disks
• Q83993: PRB: No Files Copied Installing Windows SDK 3.1
• Q83996: Windows Software Development Kit Installation Procedure
• Q83998: PRB: PrintDlg() Returns PDERR_NODEVICES w/ HP DeskJet
• Q82076: DataVal.exe Demonstrates Edit Control Validation
• Q82077: FIFLE: Sample Application Demonstrates Using DDEML
• Q82167: INFO: DeviceCapabilities(DC_BINNAMES) Data Format
• Q82168: PRB: "Orphan" Metafiles Not Tracked by Debugging Windows
• Q82170: SAMPLE: DLLDlg.exe Demonstrates Creating Dialog Box in DLL
• Q82232: CopyMetaFile() Creates Incorrectly Sized Destination
• Q82298: Windows 3.1 Standard Mode and the VCPI
• Q82903: Code Displays 256-Color DIB on Standard VGA
• Q82932: PRB: Device and TrueType Fonts Rotate Inconsistently
• Q84055: PRB: GDI Functions Do Not Affect Printer Device Context
• Q84061: Windows SDK Not Designed for Server Installation
• Q84125: Cannot Install Windows SDK Over Debugging Windows
• Q84126: Build Numbers of Windows and Windows SDK Must Match
• Q84127: DOCERR: "SDK No Longer Provides C Run-time Libraries" Note
• Q84128: Windows SDK 3.1 Includes Run-time Libraries for MS C 6.0
• Q84129: DbMenu.exe Demonstrates How to Add Menus to Dialog Box
• Q84133: Dlgs.exe Demos Undesirable Interactions Bet. Dialogs
• Q84456: SAMPLE: TERMWAIT Spawns Task and Waits for its Termination
• Q84481: SPY Utility Reports Application Name, Not Module Name
• Q84778: Memory Use Limitations in Microsoft Windows
• Q84779: DOC: Don’t Call Destroy Function on Loaded Cursor or Icon
• Q84844: PRB: Borland Turbo Debugger Cannot Load Windebug.dll
• Q84900: PRB: Vertical Bars Displayed in Message Box, Control Text
• Q84926: PRB: Loading Metafile Causes "Cannot Convert Picture" Error
• Q84931: Use Extended Memory to Build Larger Windows Help Files
• Q84932: DLLSKEL Demonstrates DLL and Calling Application
• Q84978: LBChange.exe Simulates Changing List Box Style
• Q84979: SuperMDI.exe Demos Superclassing MDI Client Window
• Q84980: SAMPLE: XpandDlg.exe Demonstrates Changing Dialog Box Size
• Q84981: Code Demonstrates Keeping an Icon Fixed in Place
• Q84984: DOC: List of Functions That Are Valid in Metafiles
• Q85010: INFO: Multiple Document Interface Enhancements in Windows 3.1
• Q85202: INFO: Technical Details of TrueType Fonts
• Q85203: SAMPLE: StatBar.exe Demonstrates Window Status Bar
• Q85282: Application Dynamically Links to a DLL Using a Class
• Q85283: Application Shows Microsoft Foundation Classes
• Q85285: PRB: Petzold’s COLORS1 Sample Application Consumes Resources
• Q85328: DOCERR: OpenFile Function Documented Incorrectly
• Q85329: BUG: GlobalPageLock() Moves Memory Fixed by GlobalFix()
• Q85330: BUG: GetModuleFileName() Returns Relative File Path
• Q85331: BUG: System Menu Wrong for CS_NOCLOSE-Style MDI Child
• Q85430: DOC: Private Data Formats Freed by the Clipboard
• Q85431: MultFont.exe Modifies the Font Common Dialog Box
• Q85593: BUG: Buttons Painted Incorrectly After Color Changed
• Q85594: Application Cannot Clear the Windows Help History List
• Q85596: BUG: SETCOLORTABLE Escape Disables Dithering
• Q85597: Setup Toolkit for Windows Compatible with Windows 3.0
• Q85598: BUG: GetGlyphOutline() Returns Blank Bitmap
• Q85633: SAMPLE: SplitWin.exe Splits a Window into Two Panes
• Q85675: DOCERR: Windows Help Macros Limited to 512 Characters
• Q85676: Windows Help and Help Compiler Capacity Limits
• Q85677: Sources of Information about the Windows Help Compiler
• Q85679: INFO: Changing Print Settings Mid-Job
• Q85889: PRB: "Unrecognized Linker Switch /NOP" Linking Setup Toolkit
• Q85896: BUG: Input Focus Lost When Control Returns From Windows Help
• Q85897: WDEB386-Compatible Timing Card Available
• Q86006: DOCERR: DdeUnaccessData Function Documented Incorrectly
• Q86007: DOC: Correction to JournalRecordProc Documentation
• Q86080: Porting Windows Help Source Files from Version 3.0 to 3.1
• Q86081: PRB: DLL Function Returns Float or Double Value Incorrectly
• Q86230: PRB: Avoiding "Insufficient Memory to Run" Errors
• Q86261: Windows Help Print Macro Does Not Print Pop-up Contents
• Q86263: Redirecting Debugging Information Under Windows 3.0, 3.1
• Q86264: Cannot Destroy Default Windows Help Menus and Buttons
• Q86266: DOC: Overview Manual Documents PostAppMessage Incorrectly
• Q86269: PRB: IBM Proprinter Draft Mode Unavailable Under Windows 3.1
• Q86332: PRB: Bitmap Causes Windows Help Compiler Out-of-Memory Error
• Q86333: Odvhlb.exe Demos Owner-Draw Variable-Height List Box
• Q86334: DOCERR: Corrections to Program Manager Group File Format Docs
• Q86409: BUG: LIBENTRY.ASM Missing Include File Error
• Q86412: BUG: MDI More Windows Dialog Activates Wrong Child
• Q86648: No MS-DOS Extended Error Info for Windows File Functions
• Q86718: DOCERR: Setup Toolkit _MSTEST "Bad Destination Value" Error
• Q86723: PRB: Creating File with Exclusive Access Allows Concurrent Use
• Q86800: PRB: UnrealizeObject() Causes Unexpected Palette Behavior
• Q86834: DOC: TEXTMETRIC tmPitchAndFamily Member Incorrect
• Q86872: Program Manager DDE Command AddItem Documentation
• Q86875: BUG: Dsklayt2 /W Option Without Disk Number Fails
• Q86920: DOC: OPENFILENAME lpstrInitialDir Documented Incorrectly
• Q86922: Using LINK 5.3 to Create Applications for Real Mode
• Q86923: DOCERR: EMC, EML, and EMR RTF Tokens Documented Incorrectly
• Q86924: DOCERR: HELPWININFO Data Structure Documented Incorrectly
• Q86925: DOC: Region Functions Documented Incorrectly
• Q86926: Using the Dynamic Data Exchange Management Library
• Q88126: BUG: HC Error 2050 from #include in Help Project File (.HPJ)
• Q88127: BUG: No Dr. Watson Log File in Drive’s Root Directory
• Q88128: BUG: Minimized Windows Help Yields Incorrect Icon
• Q88140: DOCERR: "Guide to Programming" DLL Example Incorrect
• Q88190: PRB: DLL System Hook Function Not Affecting Apps System-Wide
• Q88191: Using the Microsoft Windows Help Compiler
• Q88192: INFO: WM_PAINTICON Message Removed from Windows SDK Docs
• Q88198: DOC: Common Dialog Boxes DLL Documentation Errors
• Q88272: DOCERR: DSKLAYT2.EXE /V (Verbose) Switch Not Documented
• Q88278: Creating Import Libraries with the __export Modifier
• Q88414: How to Maximize Setup Toolkit Window
• Q88458: INFO: Windows TrueType Fonts Reading List
• Q88680: DOC: ControlData Structure Not Completely Documented
• Q88749: Details of Setup Toolkit Function GetCopyListCost()
• Q91006: Packing List: Windows 3.1 SDK Part 5 (5.25-Inch Disks)
• Q91025: Creating Help Files Compatible with Windows 3.0 and 3.1
• Q89119: DOC: Avoid GDI Object Private Clipboard Formats
• Q89215: INFO: Mapping Modes and Round-Off Errors
• Q89331: Stack Traces Under Windows 3.1 SDK Debugging Kernel
• Q89445: INFO: Causes for Failure of DC-Creation Functions
• Q89542: Software Library has DDE Management Library Information
• Q89560: Creating Dynamic Code Segments Using PrestoChangoSelector
• Q89562: SAMPLE: BttnCur.exe Contains Buttons and Cursors Doc and Sample
• Q89566: PRB: Common Dialog Box Hook Function Cannot Access Variables
• Q89568: Additional Documentation for GetDOSEnvironment()
• Q89571: PRB: Colors Lost Printing Color Metafile on Color Printer
• Q89572: The Microsoft Setup Toolkit for Windows – A Tutorial
• Q89641: BUG: Complex Clipping Region Might Cause UAE/GP Fault
• Q89701: Using Both the Retail and Debug Kernel of Windows
• Q89738: INFO: Handling WM_QUIT While Not in Primary GetMessage() Loop
• Q87007: BUG: Help Compiler Hangs When .HPJ File [MAP] Section Too Big
• Q87008: PRB: Building Setup Toolkit Overwrites DIALOGS.RES File
• Q87114: Packing List: Windows 3.1 SDK Part 1 (3.5-Inch Disks)
• Q87115: HOWTO: GetGlyphOutline() Native Buffer Format
• Q87341: DOC: Do Not Use MB_NOFOCUS Flag with MessageBox Function
• Q87342: PRB: Small Caps Text Unchanged in Windows Help
• Q87343: Creating a Glossary Button in Windows Help
• Q87347: BUG: OpenFile() API Fails on Novell Temp Drive
• Q87348: BUG: HPPCL Driver Reports SETABORTPROC Not Supported
• Q87349: BUG: Color PostScript Drivers Report Incorrect Data
• Q87350: BUG: GetGlyphOutline() Returns Partial Glyph
• Q87351: BUG: Scrolling DIB DC Fails
• Q87493: BUG: Setup CreateProgmanItem Does Not Overwrite Item
• Q87494: BUG: BitBlt() Bitmap on VGA Display Causes GP Fault
• Q87536: PRB: Crash Double-Clicking File in Open or Save Common Dialog
• Q87537: PRB: midiInOpen Fails in MIDIMON Sample Application
• Q87817: INFO: TrueType Font Converters and Editors
• Q87975: DOC: EnumFontFamProc Documentation Incorrect
• Q92410: PRB: Average & Maximum Char Widths Different for TT Fixed Font
• Q92411: BUG: Cannot Map TT Font to Same Name PostScript Device Font
• Q92423: Works for Windows Cannot Be Used to Author Help Files
• Q92433: Handling Callbacks with C++ Member Functions
• Q92436: SAMPLE: Demonstration of Using _fmalloc
• Q92441: SAMPLE: VerStamp.exe Accesses File Version Information Resource
• Q92524: PRB: Setup Toolkit’s SETUP.EXE Does Not Launch Windows
• Q92525: Using the Setup Toolkit Function StampResource()
• Q92528: Terminating Windows-Based Application from Another App
• Q92529: INFO: Reasons for Failure of Bitmap Functions
• Q92531: BUG: CreatePatternBrush() with Large Bitmap GP Fault
• Q92537: SAMPLE: Windows Application Produces Stack Trace
• Q92538: Corrections to the Windows 3.1 SDK Sample FONTEST
• Q92540: Is DdePostAdvise Synchronous?
• Q92828: Maintaining a Hidden Application
• Q92829: DDEML Samples Using Microsoft Foundation Classes
• Q92905: DlgTab.exe - Infinite Loop Moving Through Dialog Ctrl
• Q92942: GlobalReAlloc() and GMEM_ZEROINIT Clarified
• Q90292: Causes of Help Compiler Error 5059
• Q90293: .SHG Files Cannot Be Edited
• Q90294: Using Large Memory Model, Microsoft C/C++, & Windows 3.1
• Q90372: DOC: Clarification of the LOGFONT lfOutPrecision Field
• Q90374: DBWIN Won’t Work with Text on First Line of Mono Display
• Q90435: FILE: Windows Setup Toolkit Tutorial Available for Download
• Q90562: Using OpenDriver() to Communicate Data to Installable Drv
• Q90789: Packing List: Windows 3.1 SDK Part 5 (3.5-Inch Disks)
• Q90791: DOCERR: Minimal SDK Profiler Functions Required
• Q90793: PRB: _MSSETUP.EXE Disappears
• Q90843: Packing List: Windows 3.1 SDK-Part 2 (3.5-Inch Disks)
• Q90854: PRB: Accented Characters in Filename Controls Lose Accents
• Q93114: DOCERR: HELP_PARTIALKEY Doesn’t List Topics in Dialog Box
• Q93199: SAMPLE: ChildMnu.exe Implements a Child Window with Menus
• Q93230: Windows APPC for 16 and 32-Bit Windows
• Q93249: SAMPLE: WinCPIC.exe CPI-C API for 16-bit and 32-Bit Windows
• Q93250: SAMPLE: WinCsv.exe CSV API for 16-bit and 32-Bit Windows
• Q93251: SAMPLE: WinLua.exe LUA API for 16-bit and 32-bit Windows
• Q93290: PRB: DBWIN Sample Application May Appear to Hang Windows
• Q93343: Calling Int86?, Intdos?, and DOS3Call() from Windows
• Q93372: DOCERR: DDEDATA Documentation Error
• Q93394: DOCERR: CITATION .HPJ Statement Incorrectly Documented
• Q93396: DOCERR: PrependToPath Documented Incorrectly
• Q93469: Complete Text PW0519: Virtual DMA Services (VDS)
• Q93645: Windows Help Internal Variables
• Q93918: Help Topic Margins Always 1 Inch When Printed
• Q93919: FILE: New SHED.EXE Preserves Hot Spot Information
• Q93920: Using Functions and Subroutines with Microsoft Setup
• Q93921: PRB: SDK INSTALL Having Problems Opening INSTALL.INF
• Q94602: PRB: How to Work Around WMFDCODE 64K Limitation
• Q94606: HOWTO: Set the CAPS LOCK, SCROLL LOCK, and NUM LOCK States
• Q94607: PRB: MULTIPAD Sample from Win 3.1 SDK Gives Printing Error
• Q94612: DOCERR: Name of Standard Help Menu Incorrect for InsertItem
• Q94646: INFO: Using GetCharABCWidths() to Calculate Text Extents
• Q94691: Bitmap Manipulation Techniques
• Q94702: Architecture of Windows Pen Drivers
• Q94925: DOC: SetTimer() Unclearly Documented in Programmer’s Ref
• Q94952: Linking Windows-Based Applications and DLLs with /NOI
• Q94954: PRB: DdeInitialize Fails in Implicitly-Loaded DLL’s LibMain()
• Q94956: DOCERR: WinExec() Error Codes in Windows 3.0/3.1
• Q95333: Copying a File
• Q95391: BUG: Superclassed Scroll Bar’s Parent Not Sent WM_CTLCOLOR Msg
• Q95392: INFO: Managing Icons Extracted Using ExtractIcon()
• Q95545: HOWTO: Use GlobalDosAlloc() and GlobalDosFree()
• Q95578: PRB: Double-Click Does Not Close Win 3.1 Maximized MDI Child
• Q95783: Compatibility Issues for Microsoft Windows Versions 3.x
• Q95844: DOC: WINDOWPOS Structure Documented Incorrectly
• Q95937: DLL That is Callable from Microsoft Setup Script
• Q95981: BUG: ProgMan DDE Reload() Command Does Not Work Properly
• Q97188: DRAGBMP Demonstrates Dragging Bitmaps on the Screen
• Q97193: WINCAP Captures Screens Using DIB API
• Q97265: SAMPLE: Floating-Point Samples for Windows
• Q97303: ToolBar.exe Demonstrates Creating a Toolbar
• Q97331: Launching One Application for Windows from Another
• Q97340: GetGlyphOutline() Function Demonstration
• Q97342: Utilizing High Color Resolution Devices
• Q97352: Palette Utilization Demonstration
• Q97360: SAMPLE: Styles.exe Demonstrates Window Hierarchy and Styles
• Q97361: Adding 3D Controls Using CTL3D.DLL
• Q97365: TRANSBLT Demonstrates Bitmaps with Transparency
• Q97371: SAMPLE: VLB.exe Implements a Virtual List Box
• Q97396: SAMPLE: HierList.exe - Hierarchical List in Owner-Draw List Box
• Q97397: FONTUTIL.RTF - Technical Article
• Q97399: DdList.exe Implements Owner-Draw Combo Boxes
• Q97408: DDEEXEC Demonstrates DDE Execute Strings
• Q97409: DDESERV Demonstrates a Basic DDE Server
• Q97758: Registering a Class in a DLL
• Q97759: Starting Heap Walker Results in a GP Fault
• Q97940: SAMPLE: Global Heap Functions
• Q96186: PRB: LINK Error L2022: Export Undefined
• Q96312: SAMPLE: Windows Application to Unload DLLs from Memory
• Q96422: Detecting Idle Time in Windows
• Q96427: INFO: Detecting Whether a Menu Is Open
• Q96542: BUG: PostScript Handles lfItalic Field Incorrectly
• Q96726: PRB: MAKEFILE for HOOKS Sample Implemented Incorrectly
• Q96748: Detailed Description of lstrcmp and Alphabetic Characters
• Q96789: Windows Code Module to Delete Files
• Q98058: BUG: Graphics Operations Consume GDI Memory
• Q98268: PRB: Metafiles and Palettes
• Q98619: PATPOLY Demos Polygon Filled with Dithered Color
• Q98871: PRB: Using HSZ in AFXEXT.H and DDEML.H
• Q100030: PRB: midiInputHandler GP faults in MIDIMON Sample Application
• Q100183: BUG: UngetCommChar() Causes Character Loss or GP Faults
• Q100314: PRB: SDK Install Makes Microsoft Tools Group Unavailable
• Q100354: BUG: StretchDIBits() Prints Wrong Part of DIB with PSCRIPT.DRV
• Q100357: SAMPLE: Xtenaccl.exe - Accelerators for File Manager Extensions
• Q100359: DOC: Incomplete Description of ExitWindows()
• Q100363: HOWTO: How to Use Network DDE
• Q100366: lstrcmpi, Accented Chars, and Sort Order in Windows
• Q100407: PRB: MASM Code Using CMACROS.INC Does Not Build Correctly
• Q100408: DOC: Incorrect Documentation for LineDDA Function
• Q100579: Claiming Critical Sections on Timer Ticks
• Q100947: Port Trapping in Windows 3.0/3.1
• Q102549: BUG: DDESPY GP Faults Upon Return of CBR_BLOCK
• Q102572: Changes Between Win 3.1 and WFW 3.1 Versions of DDEML
• Q102575: INFO: Obtaining Group/Item Info from ProgMan Using DDEML
• Q102590: Using ReplaceItem() Command in Program Manager DDE
• Q102640: The "Segment Load Failure" Error Message
• Q102641: INFO: EM_SETSEL wParam Not Used in Single Line Edit Controls
• Q102644: WEP and Link Error L2023 Export Imported
• Q102645: PRB: Min/Max Boxes Do Not Work with DS_MODALFRAME
• Q102870: Reading the Boot Sector of a Drive
• Q102871: Callback Functions in Multiple Instance Applications
• Q102958: PRB: Passing Modified Environments to Child Processes
• Q99109: DOC: Bad Printing Code Example in Guide to Programming
• Q99110: BUG: ETO_CLIPPED Does Not Clip Rotated Text
• Q99134: BUG: Application Errors From Long Text in the Dialog Editor
• Q99334: DOCERR: Metafile Terminator Record Not Documented
• Q99335: PRB: Error in the THSAMPLE Sample Application
• Q99336: PRB: Combined Windows 3.0 and 3.1 Applications
• Q99337: PRB: Using ToAscii() in Journal Record Hooks
• Q99340: Windows 3.1 Card File Format
• Q99670: BUG: RC /fe Switch Does Not Work
• Q99671: Chaining NotifyRegister Callbacks Issuing Notifications
• Q99672: INFO: Complete Enumeration of System Fonts
• Q99801: INFO: Increasing the Transmission Retry Timeout for Printing
• Q99802: INFO: Enabling and Disabling Print Manager
• Q99803: MDIWinMN.exe Customizes MDI Window Menu
• Q99807: Shell DDE Using DDEML
• Q99808: MsgColor.exe Changes Msg. Box Background & Text Color
• Q99861: PRB: Using SetCommState() to Toggle DTR/RTS for Flow Control
• Q99862: NetCon.exe - Connect Net Drive - File Manager Extension
• Q101413: HOWTO: Diagnosing Printing Problems in Your Application
• Q101414: BUG: OpenFile() Fails When UNC Name Longer Than 11 Characters
• Q101415: DOCERR: How CN_RECEIVE Events Are Generated
• Q101416: .PIF File Format Unavailable
• Q101417: Accessing the Modem Status Register (MSR) in Windows
• Q101419: The DCB Structure in Windows 3.1
• Q101420: BUG: Extra CN_RECEIVE/CN_TRANSMIT Events
• Q101421: Sharing Files with Windows for Workgroups Clients
• Q103036: BUG: AddAtom Causes Divide by Zero Error
• Q103210: Designing DLLs for Multiple Client Applications
• Q103213: Printing in Visual Basic and C
• Q103214: Updating the Screen Without Flicker
• Q103215: Animation in Windows
• Q103217: SAMPLE: Synchronizing Applications with CD Audio
• Q103219: Testing to See if a Drive is a CD-ROM
• Q103223: Trapping System RIPs and Other Notification Messages
• Q103226: SAMPLE: VBCobSQL.exe - Mixed-Language Apps (VB, COBOL, SQL)
• Q103228: SAMPLE: NetBones.exe Demonstrates DDE Comm. Over Network
• Q103230: SAMPLE: SoundCli.exe Demonstrates DDE Client Over a Network
• Q103318: MoveLst.exe Moves Item in List Box Using Drag and Drop
• Q103337: EdtInfo.exe Retrieves Text Box Status w/Win Messages
• Q103343: MkeGroup.exe Creates Program Manager Groups/Items w/DDE
• Q103375: MultiDlg.exe Demonstrates Dynamic Child Dialog Boxes
• Q103399: SAMPLE: NSetup.exe Reboots an MSSetup Script on User Request
• Q103636: BUG: EV_RLSDS Event Does Not Indicate Current RLSD State
• Q103637: Use EV_RINGTE for Modem Ring Detection
• Q103856: SubVBX.exe - Subclassing VBX Controls with MFC 2.0
• Q103950: SetSelectorLimit() Crossing 1 Megabyte Boundary
• Q105116: RunWait.exe - DLL Provides Synchronous Spawn Function
• Q105137: Explanation of Exporting Functions in Windows
• Q105207: PRB: KRNL386: Unable to Enter Protected Mode
• Q105274: Solving the "Insufficient Memory to Run" Situation
• Q105275: Using the "BR" Command in WDEB386.EXE
• Q105501: Dial.exe - Dialing a Modem in Windows 3.1
• Q105508: INFO: List of Windows SDK Version 3.1 Bugs
• Q106018: BUG: SetPixel() Doesn’t Work Properly on a PS Printer
• Q106077: BUG: System-Wide WH_DEBUG Hook Causes a GP Fault
• Q104068: DOC: Determining Message Removal from WH_GETMESSAGE Hook
• Q104096: IniHeadr.exe Reads Section Headers from .INI Files
• Q104137: BUG: Iconic MDI Application Titles Do Not Update Properly
• Q104334: BUG: SetDIBitsToDevice Faults on 24-BPP PM-Style DIBs
• Q104394: Dynamic Data Exchange Interface for Replacement Shells
• Q104395: BUG: StretchDIBits Faults on 24-BPP PM-Style DIBs
• Q104498: How OF_SHARE Modes Affect Opening Files
• Q104570: Reading and Writing Icons from ExtractIcon
• Q104789: DOC: WM_TIMER Case on Page 94 of Guide to Programming
• Q104790: Using Int 21h Get/Set Media ID in the Windows Environment
• Q104917: PRB: Help Compiler Causes Fatal Exit or Other System Failure
• Q104959: INFO: Types of System Modal Message Boxes
• Q104962: BUG: PALETTEINDEX Not Working for Thin Lines on HP PaintJet
• Q104963: BUG: SelectClipRgn() Does Not Update Properly on Printer
• Q108305: INFO: Handling an Existing Call on a Line
• Q108306: dwBearerModes and dwMaxRate in LINEDEVCAPS
• Q108314: Using More Than Four Communications Ports in Windows
• Q108316: DOC: Incorrect Hard-Coded Values in SDK BITMAP.C Sample
• Q108364: BUG: Resolutions for DBWIN Utility Continuous Beeping
• Q108923: PRB: ATSP Returns Error for Validated Parameter
• Q108924: DOC: DEVMODE dmPaperSize Member Documentation Error
• Q108926: DdeCreateDataHandle() Memory Allocation Granularity DDEML
• Q108928: Setting Baud Rates in Windows 3.1
• Q108933: Top 10 DDEML Support Issues
• Q108937: PRB: Graying Text in Disabled Multi-line Edit Controls
• Q107171: INFO: Nesting Scalable Metafiles
• Q107172: Determining the Stack Size of an Application
• Q107173: DOCERR: NFY_RIP Not Received in Windows 3.0
• Q107174: PRB: Not Enough Space for Environment
• Q107691: Using DebugOutput to Debug a Windows-Based Application
• Q107692: "Backward Compatibility Hack Enabled" Warning
• Q107693: HOWTO: How to Detect Mouse and Mouse Port
• Q107694: PRB: Share Buffer Exceeded
• Q107695: PRB: Updating Multiple Device= Lines in SYSTEM.INI
• Q110180: BUG: GP Fault in LoadLibrary() with C++ DLL
• Q110636: BUG: Palettes Realized in a Memory DC May Corrupt Screen
• Q110661: PRB: Windows 3.1 SDK HOOKS Sample Causes a GP Fault
• Q110662: BUG: SystemParametersInfo() Does Not Modify WIN.INI
• Q110663: INFO: Getting/Setting the Default Printer from Windows
• Q110664: BUG: DDEML Fails to Free Item Name HSZ on a LATEACK
• Q110713: PRB: Ampersand in Menu Item Is Not Converted
• Q112386: BUG: GetTimerResolution Not in LibW.lib
• Q112387: INFO: How GDI Sends Data to the Printer
• Q112388: GETBASEIRQ EscapeCommFunction()
• Q112389: The Unexpected QuickWin Error
• Q112638: WEPs, Windows, and Microsoft Visual C/C++ Compilers
• Q112640: Odvarlb.exe Pages Down in Owner-Draw Variable List Box
• Q112641: Using ExtDeviceMode() to Modify Printer Settings
• Q111007: BUG: MoveTo/LineTo Causes Divide by 0 Error
• Q111008: BUG: Gaps Between Wedges Drawn with Pie()
• Q111010: HOWTO: Use PASSTHROUGH As An Alternative to SpoolFile()
• Q111013: FIX: DDE Warning Message: Invalid Value: -32767
• Q111095: BUG: Nonscrolling Region in Help File Topic Does Scroll
• Q111096: BUG: Size of Owner-Draw Drop-Down Combo Box in Dialog Is Wrong
• Q111335: BUG: SetWindowPos() on an Iconic Window and its Caption
• Q111336: BUG: R2_XORPEN Binary ROP Code Ignored for Wide Pens
• Q111337: BUG: Pie() and Arc() Functions Fail with a Wide Pen
• Q111338: BUG: Vector Font Rotation Skewed with Non-Top-Left Alignment
• Q111576: BUG: LineTo() Endcaps Misaligned with Large Pen Width
• Q111579: BUG: Rotated TrueType Font Repaints Many Times
• Q111580: BUG: Some ROP Codes Cause Inconsistent Polygon() Line Segments
• Q111581: BUG: Pie() Vertex Not Drawn Completely with Wide Pen
• Q111582: BUG: Arc() Not Drawn Completely with a Wide Pen
• Q111584: BUG: Occasional Gap Between Adjacent Pie() Wedges
• Q111586: BUG: GetRasterizerCaps Returns Zero When TrueType Is Disabled
• Q111587: BUG: _lread() Functions Incorrectly When No Floppy in Drive
• Q111588: BUG: OpenFile() Doesn’t Handle Forward Slash ("/") Character
• Q111589: BUG: Brush Misaligned in PaintRgn()
• Q111590: BUG: Some TrueType Character Pairs Run Together on VGA
• Q111591: BUG: IsBadStringPtr() Reports Bad String as Valid
• Q111592: BUG: DeleteObject() Generates Debug Errors in WEP
• Q111593: BUG: DPMI Function 0203h Does Not Report Error
• Q111596: BUG: Dr. Watson Fails to Write Log File
• Q111597: BUG: Debug Kernel Ignores Fatal Exits When OutputTo=
• Q111598: BUG: Opaque Rectangle Too Small on Rotated TrueType Fonts
• Q111599: BUG: Character Background Is Not Painted Correctly
• Q111600: BUG: Polygons Drawn with Pens of Odd Width (> 5) Misalign
• Q111602: FIX: GetPrivateProfileInt() May Not Read Correct Value
• Q111603: BUG: GlobalCompact() May Return an Inaccurate Value
• Q111604: BUG: Explicitly Loaded Modules Not Removed from Memory
• Q111605: BUG: LoadResource() GP Faults When Passed an Invalid HRSRC
• Q111606: BUG: ROP2 Code Applied Incorrectly in Pie() Function
• Q111610: Suppressing "Cannot Find MYDLL.DLL" Error Box
• Q111647: BUG: LB_SETTOPINDEX Does Not Conform to Documentation
• Q111648: BUG: EM_CANUNDO Returns Zero After EM_REPLACESEL
• Q111649: BUG: Left Part of Character Is Clipped with ExtTextOut/TextOut
• Q111651: BUG: GetGlyphOutline() with GGO_BITMAP Fails with Large Scale
• Q111652: BUG: Edit Controls and WS_CLIPCHILDREN Function Differently
• Q111653: BUG: Printer Driver Receives "bigfonts" When Not Supported
• Q111654: BUG: StretchDIBits Not Correctly Stretching RLE DIBs w/ Jumps
• Q111729: BUG: StretchBlt() Does Not Perform Palette Translations
• Q111862: BUG: TabbedTextOut() in Metric Mapping Mode Incorrect
• Q111863: BUG: Driver vs. GDI-Simulated Styled Lines Don’t Match
• Q111864: BUG: GP Fault When Drawing on a Memory-Based DC
• Q111865: BUG: StretchBlt()/StretchDIBits() Fail with Very Large Stretch
• Q111866: BUG: Outline of a Pie() Slice May Not Be Completely Smooth
• Q113187: Reasons for Failure of SetRestartDir
• Q113189: ListDlg.exe Implements a List Box Full of Dialog Boxes
• Q113254: INFO: Calculating MM_HIMETRIC Units for the METAFILEPICT
• Q113262: Plotting TrueType Characters
• Q113892: PRB: GetVersion Returns 3.10 from Windows for Workgroups 3.11
• Q113939: PRB: Setup Toolkit DoMsgBox Shows Wrong Buttons or Icons
• Q114013: BUG: General Protection Fault When Accessing an HFONT
• Q114471: INFO: Drawing a Rubber Rectangle
• Q114473: Intel Privileged and Sensitive Instructions
• Q114474: PRB: Setup Toolkit Error "Parser out of memory"
• Q114530: BUG: DDESPY and Ctrl Key Cause GP Fault in Windows NT
• Q114601: PRB: dmPrintQuality Does Not Affect Text Print Quality
• Q114603: Troubleshooting Guide for the 16-bit Setup Toolkit
• Q114607: Using the Setup Toolkit’s GetLocalHardDrivesList Function
• Q114608: PRB: Setup Toolkit Cancel Button Not Working On Disk Changes
• Q115183: Running WINHELP.EXE with Command Line Switches
• Q115566: Open Multiple AVIs, Use of MCI_PUT Command
• Q115761: SAMPLE: SPINDIB Demonstrates 90-degree DIB Rotation
• Q115763: VFW v1.1 DK "ICM_DRAW_START_PLAY" Message
• Q115764: INFO: Windows for Workgroups SDK
• Q116009: Get MPEG Command Set for MCI from Microsoft Download Center
• Q116082: SAMPLE: Using MCI Commands in Visual Basic
• Q116293: Direct-to-Disk Recorder with ACM
• Q118471: BUG: Caching GDI Objects Causes Temporary GDI Resource Leak
• Q118472: PRB: SelectClipRgn() Cannot Grow Clip Region in WM_PAINT
• Q118873: PRB: EndPage() Returns -1 When Banding
• Q118891: Installing and Using the Debugging Version of Windows
• Q117742: INFO: Limitations of WINOLDAP’s Terminal Fonts
• Q117743: How to Move Data Between Large Overlapping Buffers
• Q120253: Multimedia Registration Kit Revision 3.0
• Q120808: PRB: Viewer Setup Error in INICM.C Line 185 or in PROGCM.C
• Q120809: How to Turn .MVB or .HLP File Back into .RTF File
• Q119164: INFO: Use of Polygon() Versus PolyPolygon()
• Q119206: Using WM_COMMNOTIFY in an MFC Application
• Q119453: PRB: GDI Heap Fills Up While Playing a Metafile
• Q119454: PRB: Creating Many Fonts Causes a GPF in Windows 3.1
• Q119455: PRB: RoundRect() and Ellipse() Don’t Match Same Shaped Regions
• Q119506: Transmitting a BREAK Signal
• Q119853: INFO: PC Hangs While Running a Communications Application
• Q121075: DOCERR: Video for Windows Dev Kit ver. 1.1 & JPEG Compression
• Q121076: Video for Windows DK Setup Script Function VflatdPresent
• Q121208: SAMPLE: SNDPLAY Sample Plays a Sound File
• Q121209: MIDIIO Sample Demonstrates MIDI Input and Output
• Q121210: MIDISX.EXE Demos MIDI System Exclusive Communication
• Q121330: BUG: MCIWndClass Popup Window Palette Flashes
• Q121960: INFO: Alternative to PtInRegion() for Hit-Testing
• Q122037: HOWTO: How to Use a Program to Calculate Print Margins
• Q123072: How to Use ToAscii() in Eastern European Windows
• Q123145: Changing the Keyboard in Arabic, Hebrew, & Greek Windows
• Q123146: BUG: GetOutlineTextMetrics() Returns Bad Data in Japanese Win
• Q123147: FIX: MFC MDI Application Crashes Under Japanese Windows 3.1
• Q123271: Chinese and Japanese Sorting
• Q123332: BUG: True Type Font Display Problem with WINHELP ver 3.10.151
• Q123391: PRB: Random Symbols on Dialog Box in Japanese Windows
• Q123392: Input Method Editor (IME) in Japanese Windows 3.1
• Q123456: BUG: MSCDEX May Not Detect Disk Change
• Q124271: PRB: Heap Walker’s Object: USER LocalWalk Doesn’t Track Data
• Q124649: HOWTO: How to Print a Single Line Without Formfeed
• Q124727: How to Program DMA for Linear Addresses under Windows
• Q124741: BUG: WinG 1.0 Bug List
• Q124877: PRB: Error 6 RPC_S_PROTSEQ_NOT_SUPPORTED in 16-bit Application
• Q124878: DOCERR: WNetGetCachedPassword Returns WN_CANCEL (error 12)
• Q124947: INFO: Retrieving Palette Information from a Bitmap Resource
• Q125049: BUG: ExtractIcon Not Freeing Up Memory
• Q125693: HOWTO: AngleArc in Windows 3.1, Win32s, and Windows 95
• Q126225: PRB: GetGlyphOutLine() Causes GPF Under Chinese Windows 3.1
• Q126820: BUG: EM_LIMITTEXT Causes GPF in Japanese and Chinese Windows
• Q127152: HOWTO: How to Make an Application Display Real Units of Measurem
• Q128108: Avoid Fixed Pitch Font in Thai Application
• Q128237: PRB: Polyline Fails with NULL Clipping Region
• Q128637: HOWTO: How to Draw a Gradient Background
• Q129065: PRB: Getsockname() Returns IP Address 0.0.0.0 for UDP
• Q129079: You Need Arabic Word to Read or Print Arabic SDK Documents
• Q129080: HOWTO: Have Accelerator Keys Support Japanese and US Keyboards
• Q129200: Who Provides Support for the Arabic and Hebrew SDK?
• Q129451: Microsoft Windows Simplified Chinese 3.2 Upgrade Is Available
• Q129658: Reading and Writing Aldus Placeable Metafiles
• Q129954: DOCERR: ICM_DECOMPRESSEX_QUERY dwParam1 and dwParam2 Incorrect
• Q129974: BUG: Winsock–Lost FD_WRITE Notifications
• Q131226: INFO: NERR_PasswordTooShort Error Returned for Other Errors
• Q131371: Determining System Version from a Windows-Based Application
• Q131421: INF: List of Windows International Code Pages for Windows 3.1
• Q131426: How to Access Physical Memory in 16-bit Windows-Based Apps
• Q131459: INFO: MS-DOS-Based RPC Application Cannot Use TCP/IP
• Q130023: DOCERR: RasDial() with Username and Password as Empty Strings
• Q130051: Use CHEV Command for Changing Mode of DOS/V
• Q130057: Supporting Multiple Languages in a Single Application
• Q130058: Language-Independent Way to Update the Startup Group
• Q130060: Chinese Windows 3.1 DBCS Character Code Conversion Utilities
• Q130061: PRB: Korean Dollar Sign Is Shown as a Backslash
• Q130063: How to Find Out If EM_SETPASSWORDCHAR Message DBCS Is Enabled
• Q130459: Adding TrueType, Raster, or Vector Fonts to System
• Q130805: Drawing to a Memory Bitmap for Faster Performance
• Q130942: PRB: WSAStartup() May Return WSAVERNOTSUPPORTED on Second Call
• Q132005: DOCERR: AllocSelector & FreeSelector Documentation Incomplete
• Q135058: How to Draw Cubic Bezier Curves in Windows and Win32s
• Q134405: PRB: WaveOutOpen()/WaveInOpen() Returns MMSYSERR_INVALPARAM
• Q139165: PRB: Memory DC Produces Monochrome Images
• Q139878: BUG:16-bit App’s Menu Destroyed Under Chinese NT 3.5
• Q139968: TextOut() Is Different in Hebrew and Arabic Windows
• Q140017: BUG: RasDial() Fails with Error 87 in 16-bit App in Windows 95
• Q140108: BUG: Opening an AVI file Fails When MCIWnd Is Subclassed
• Q146623: PRB: IsClipListChanged Will Always Return TRUE
• Q151488: PRB: DrawText Can Cause Stack Fault
• Q151921: PRB: LoadBitmap GPFaults on Compressed Bitmaps in Windows 3.1
• Q152138: Limits on Fonts Used in Arabic Windows 3.1 Edit Control
• Q154789: AVI Playback (Streaming) onto DirectDraw Surface
• Q155331: How To Enable VfW 1.1 CAPSCRN.EXE to Work in Windows 95
• Q155703: PRB: MCI Fails to Read a File Using a Custom mmio Procedure
• Q160089: PRB: 16-bit Help Window Title Has Wrong Character
• Q159897: PRB: Listbox Repaint Problem under Middle East Windows 3.1
• Q166095: BUG: Win95 Arc() Does Not Draw an Ellipse on HP LJ 4
• Q251402: PRB: Windows Hook Stops Responding in a 16-Bit Application
• Q257460: INFO: IPPROTO_IP Level Socket Options - Header and Library Files