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    Windows XP

    XP Style CColorControl Class with Themed Gradient Buttons

    Learn about a set of control-derived classes for a colorful presentation by using XP-styled hottracked controls with themed gradient buttons.

    CCustomBitmapButton—MFC Button Control

    Create an owner-draw bitmap button and a frame for the title bar in one class.

    Creating Windows XP Style ActiveX Button

    Learn how to create an ActiveX button control in Visual C++ that looks like a Windows XP button.