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    Shell API Functions

    A File Checksum Shell Menu Extension

    Learn about two Explorer Shell Extensions: One creates File Checksums; the other verifies File Checksums.

    Utility to Create a Link (Shortcut)

    "Shortcut" is a utility to create a link of an existing file on the Start Menu or Start->Program Menu or Desktop.

    SHFILEOPSTRUCT and the SHFileOperation

    Discusses some of the (poorly documented) issues regarding the use of the SHFileOperation function