Latest File & Folder Articles

Getting Past the 2 Gb File Limit

By Richard Newcombe - Published 01/22/2007

Take a closer look at the 2 Gb limit that we are plagued with in different languages, and how to get around them.

A File Checksum Shell Menu Extension

By Jeffrey Walton - Published 12/27/2006

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

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

By Aurelien BOUDOUX - Published 06/20/2006

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

A C++ Wrapper and Extension of Windows FileSystemObject Objects

By Skeeter Xu - Published 02/28/2006

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

By Mike Unknown - Published 06/21/2005

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.

Puzzle, a Game with the MFC Doc/View Architecture (SDI/MDI)

By Georges Dumond - Published 06/02/2005

Learn how to display a menu with thumbnails and several other windows, move and manage the pieces of a puzzle with a linked list, and then show them without flicker.