I have developed a control panel applet (.cpl file) that we distribute with our application, and it has worked fine on all previous versions of Windows but not on Windows 8. The applet does not show up in the control panel at all.
Previously all we had to do was drop the .cpl file into the system32 directory and Windows magically found it and included it in the control panel. But not Windows 8. The applet exports the function CplApplet, which is how Windows is supposed to interface with it.
I'm wondering if there is an entirely new way to build control panel applets for Win8. I've googled for "how to" articles but haven't come up with anything. Perhaps someone has built a custom control panel applet and been able to deploy it on Windows 8.
Thanks in advance!
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I am trying to make use of the Windows 10 notifications system (the ones poping out from the right side panel, available from notifications tray icon) in my Qt 5.13.0 program. I am looking at the Windows extras class: https://doc.qt.io/qt-5/qtwinextras-index.html but cannot find any API for such thing. Is it even possible somehow in Qt?
Yes, try the System Tray Icon example.
It is not a Windows only API. The QSystemTrayIcon class works in several platforms. In Windows 10, QSystemTrayIcon::showMessage() shows the notification you are looking for.
I am trying to create a button on windows (win xp or win 7 and onwards) which can open up a form.
I am able to do that by overriding Utilman.exe by owning it and replacing it with my custom exe renamed as Utilman.exe, but that will suppress the existing features provided by the operating system.
I have looked upon creating custom GINA but not sure if I can achieve the same with it.
If there is any sample or pointers available please provide.
Problem:
On windows logon screen I need to provide a button which can invoke a form (with the machine still locked), something like in the below image:
I want to create an application to run on a Windows 7 PC with a touch screen that is a sort of toolbox with large icons optimized for touch screens.
I need it to include a file browser with a hard coded path. That way I can auto launch the application and they will be taken to the folder right away. I would also like a section where I can put "Useful Applications" shortcuts so that they do not have to go through the start menu or the desktop.
Can someone guide me where I can start learning how I can do this? I would most likely code in C#
Get started with Windows Runtime apps. You can write a Windows Runtime app in a variety of languages, such as C# or C++ with XAML, C++ with DirectX, and JavaScript with HTML/CSS. Now you can easily create apps for Windows devices and Windows Phone from a single project.
https://dev.windows.com/en-us/getstarted
When I first installed Windows 8 (64 bit, Pro version, with Media Player), the IE icon on the Start screen launched the Metro / Modern / Windows Store / whatever version of IE.
But somewhere along the line, it no longer does so. It launches the traditional IE desktop version.
Any suggestions how to get things back to normal?
Side questions: I haven't done any spelunking on Windows 8. Any tips for the following questions would be appreciated...
What are the relevant file locations for various "Metro" apps (both Microsoft and 3rd party)? I know about C:\Windows\SysWOW64\WinMetadata for .winmd files. C:\Windows\WinStore seems almost useless. What else is worthwhile looking at?
Ditto for registry entries
What's hidden where? I assume that apps have NTFS permissions set so that, even as an Administrator (and with doing a Takeown) I can't even see certain system/app-related things.
Where is the Start Screen located? Suppose I wanted to write a program that lists the Start Screen icons, their captions, etc
And any other internals info of this ilk would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Go to Internet Options, Programs tab and in the Opening Internet Explorer section disable the ckeckbox Open Internet Explorer Tiles on the desktop.
Greetings.
I'm trying on control a openfile dialog box through White. I develop the test application in XP (x86) and it works fine. The application an write into the selected filename combobox and click in the open button.
I tried to use the same test application in Windows7, and it seems that White is not able to write into the combobox nor click in the open button. This is normal?
Yes, it's normal when you trying to access 32bit app under test from 64bit test app.
I use xUnit with tests packed into class libraries. Forcing 'Platform target' to x86 does the trick - all White features work.
I found out that White compiled in x86 does not input keystrokes nor clicks when run in Win7. However, it does detect and set focus on selected UIitem.
I solved the issue simulating Windows keystrokes in c#. hope it is useful for someone.