This version of the FolderViewImpl Namespace example enables deep searching

OverviewFrom my past posts about implementing your own Shell Namespace, there have been some great questions posted by readers.  Many of these stem from the fact that the Namespace example is fairly simple in that it does not implement all of the behavior that is possible in Explorer.  This was done to focus on the core steps in getting ...

Does Windows explorer still use the SHFileOperation for file operations in Vista?  I guess I could try to do an API trace, but I figured I would ask first. thanks  Gene   

If you set the Vista desktop (i.e. the big window behind all other windows) to Auto Arrange then the icons on your desktop will flow down and, if you have enough of them, in columns towards the right. Make sure there are enough files on your desktop that you have multiple columns. Two columns is enough but three will really make the problem stand ...

Hi all, I have been working on a shell namespace project. This namespace project registers the icon at the destop icon level. I accidentally deleted the icon (right click -> ...

Does anyone happen to know if it's possible to group applications on the Vista taskbar together (which I love) without causing them to stack when crowded (which I hate)?  :o)   Jordan.  

This sample extends the FolderViewImpl SDK Sample by adding custom command items to the Commands Module in Explorer.

OverviewIn my earlier post, I showed how to create a Shell Namespace Extension using the default IShellView implementation (also known as DefView).  One thing you might have noticed from the sample is that the Commands Module is void of even the default items such as “Organize” and “Views”.  If you are developing ...

similar to the Windows XP Powertoy tool for re-sizing images this tool demonstrates how to write a context menu handler and use other shell services for re-sizing and re-encoding image file types. this is accessed via the context menu for items in a "Resize Pictures" cascade... this sample demonstrates 1) how to register a per user ...

Sample code for using the IFileOperationProgressSink interface with IFileOperation.