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    Folder/Directory Maintenance

    [Updated] Find Directory Files Easily and Execute a Function for Each of Them

    Learn about a Win32 C++ class for recursive path file scanning.

    A C++ Wrapper and Extension of Windows FileSystemObject Objects

    Learn about a C++ implementation of Windows FileSystemObject objects. It wraps and extends standard FileSystemObject interfaces (methods/properties).

    Three Powerful Yet Untapped Features of NTFS

    The NTFS windows file system has introduced several features that improve the performance, stability, and reliability of file storage. Of these, three features lend themselves to advanced methods of information storage and collation. Few applications have, however, made extensive use of these features. This article introduces these features and identifies some of the potential uses each one exhibits.

    Enumerate WFP Files

    Windows systems launched after Windows2000 include a WFP feature (Windows File Protection). This article glimpses over it and shows how to enumerate the list of all protected files.

    Deleting a Directory Along with Sub-Folders

    Learn about a function that deletes an entire directory structure.

    Discover COM: Connection Points Versus Mailslots in Replication Directory

    Solve the old problem of directory replication.

    Make Sure Path Exists

    Sure, you can use the API version of MakeSureDirectoryPathExists function to satisfy your needs, but here is an alternative way.

    Delete Routine

    This piece of code will delete a folder that isn't empty in Windows NT or Windows 2000.

    Creating Mulitple Levels of Directories

    Function that takes a full path and walks that string creating each folder until all are created

    Empty Directory Utility Under NT

    Useful Win32 API-based function that deletes all folders and files within a specified folder

    Create Multiple Level Subdirectories

    Single function to create multiple levels of folders