Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,492 questions
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How to programmatically disable a playback in the sound control panel?
The original requirement was to switch the communication device in Skype for Business, but since there is no such api (please tell me if there is any way to do this), so I gave up. Then I found that by disable/enable the device, Skype for Business seems…
asked 2020-09-23T11:59:32.183+00:00
Victor Chen
106
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commented 2024-05-17T10:35:06.3166667+00:00
Castorix31
82,751
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1 answer
How to stop command line from spawning separately from the pseudo console?
As the title suggests, I am trying to create a pseudo console with a command line process inside of it. I've been following the microsoft guide on creating a pseudo console session step by step, except I ported the code to Rust. Unfortunately, I have…
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Disabling a physically connected devices which are involved in an IO operation
Problem statement: I'm trying to disable a device using the setup apis, but sometimes I'm experiencing an error due to it is involved in IO operations. Im looking for a way to make a device behave like it is removed physically or in some way to abruptly…
asked 2024-05-11T11:15:51.6266667+00:00
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praveen
0
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commented 2024-05-14T08:07:13.5633333+00:00
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Xiaopo Yang - MSFT
12,151
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0 answers
How to add an application SID to component services DCOM Config security permissions?
How to add an application SID to component services DCOM Config security permissions? I have a COM Service which is logon as Network Service and I want to start another COM application（with DCOM） in this Service with CoCreateInstance, Local…
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,492 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,608 questions
asked 2021-03-04T03:08:08.713+00:00
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Ji Shirley
181
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commented 2024-05-13T13:52:42.04+00:00
Edison Henrique Andreassy
0
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2 answers
Win11 22H2 (10.0.22621) can't support TB_BUTTONCOUNT message of System Toolbar
TB_BUTTONCOUNT message can't get system tray icon's count any more after Win11 22H2 (10.0.22621). https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/windows/win32/controls/tb-buttoncount The following code can get system tray icon's information in the Win10 system, and…
asked 2024-01-08T08:37:11.82+00:00
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Ryan
0
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commented 2024-05-13T05:19:50.46+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT
12,151
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers
How to communicate with the SIM card in the external SIM card slot of the surface pro9 device？
I want to use the surface pro9 device to access the SIM card in the external SIM card slot. After inserting the card, the device can log in to the 5G network. In my application, I can list Microsoft UICC ISO card readers. Resetting can return the correct…
asked 2023-10-25T03:14:19.5433333+00:00
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junzilan
0
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answered 2024-05-10T11:54:46.8966667+00:00
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Helen Daniel
0
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1 answer
How to add custom parameter and its corresponding value in the HTTP header using the Windows-win32-webservices.h library
I have implemented a SOAP web service client in C++ using MS Visual Studio 2019 and library “WebServices.h”, in order to consume a SOAP web service. SOAP webservice that I am consuming requires a custom parameter and its corresponding value in the HTTP…
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,492 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,608 questions
asked 2024-05-08T09:23:10.42+00:00
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Shree (Contractor)
0
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answered 2024-05-10T02:33:32.65+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT
12,151
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2 answers
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LoopbackCapture (`ActivateAudioInterfaceAsync` with `VIRTUAL_AUDIO_DEVICE_PROCESS_LOOPBACK` ), m_AudioClient->GetMixFormat failed with E_NOTIMPL
Hi, I use the applicationloopbackaudio-sample to record system audio, it works fine. However, the capture format is hard coded: // The app can also call m_AudioClient->GetMixFormat instead to get the capture format. // 16 - bit PCM format. …
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,492 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,608 questions
asked 2022-12-12T12:57:24.777+00:00
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TianpingHsu
26
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answered 2024-05-09T15:30:03.31+00:00
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Tony
96
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1 answer
How to use IAudioEndpoint and connect it to Audio Engine?
I want to create a new audio endpoint in user mode. So the audio player can work normally without a physical sound card. I find the API https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/windows/win32/termserv/terminal-services-audioendpoint-api-reference. As the doc…
1 answer
Is it possible to get PID from Media Sessions?
As title says, is it possible to get PID or some other unique identifier from the Media Sessions the API provides? I'm afraid of issues with multiple instances of my program running, and some way to distinguish them would be very…
asked 2024-05-06T08:19:41.74+00:00
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Dolezal, Vojtech
0
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commented 2024-05-07T06:43:33.03+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT
12,151
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
I am working in SSL using webservice.h. I want to modify the HTTP header information in the request by adding Keyid = "value"
I am working on SSL (using webservice.h). Please find below the request. In the highlighted headers below , I want to add Keyid = "Value". I am trying to do this but not able to get any clue. I have tried using WsAddCustomHeader but this is…
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,492 questions
Windows Network
Windows Network
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
696 questions
asked 2024-04-23T09:17:25.6866667+00:00
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Sriram Mahalingam (Contractor)
0
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edited a comment 2024-05-06T07:40:50.6833333+00:00
Tong Xu - MSFT
2,116
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers
Connect to a paired Bluetooth device from C#.
It is a duplicate of my question on StackOverflow. There is a "Connect" and "Disconnect" buttons in Windows Bluetooth settings. I want to create a console application which would make Windows connect and disconnect from…
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,492 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,561 questions
asked 2022-02-01T18:40:41.643+00:00
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PolarGoose
11
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commented 2024-05-04T17:17:06.5+00:00
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Eric
0
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Getting VSS Error ID 8200 while taking VSS Snapshot backup. API IVssWriterComponentsExt.GetWriterInfo is failed with error VSS_E_INVALID_XML_DOCUMENT
We are developing an application to backup our filesystem files via VSS. We are getting an issue while gathering writer component info which is blocking us to move ahead with building the tool. Can someone please help? Detailed logs…
asked 2024-04-29T14:11:06.7166667+00:00
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Subodh Agnihotri
21
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commented 2024-05-03T07:29:23.73+00:00
Jeanine Zhang-MSFT
9,431
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers
InterlockedCompareExchange128 is not found on newer sdk
I'm running into a problem using windows 11 sdk (10.0.22621.0) through Microsoft Visual Studio. However I'm running into a problem where it cannot find "InterlockedCompareExchange128". The specific error message looks like: error C3861:…
asked 2024-04-24T13:50:04.7333333+00:00
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Alexandra Wheeler
0
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edited a comment 2024-05-03T07:28:25.7933333+00:00
Jeanine Zhang-MSFT
9,431
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers
How to use C++/WinRt API like as part of DLL without user interface(UI)
Hi, I am attempting to utilize the C++/WinRT code provided in the sample of LampArray, cppwinrt to create a DLL. However due to the tight coupling of this sample with the UI, I am not able to use below API independently within my DLL code, without…
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,492 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,608 questions
asked 2024-04-23T06:41:57.05+00:00
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sunil maurya
21
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edited the question 2024-05-03T07:27:35.8966667+00:00
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Roy Li - MSFT
32,721
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1 answer
how to get bus reported device description for VSP com port
Hello, I am using C# to detect usb vsp com port for my ARM controller via usb port. My program has been working properly, but I can't get the descriptor on ARM controller because windows use universal serial device driver. I found item "bus reported…
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,492 questions
C#
C#
An object-oriented and type-safe programming language that has its roots in the C family of languages and includes support for component-oriented programming.
10,561 questions
asked 2024-04-23T18:20:45.4133333+00:00
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YANG HONG
0
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edited a comment 2024-05-03T07:27:34.4966667+00:00
Jeanine Zhang-MSFT
9,431
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3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How to change lockscreen wallpaper by using Windows SDK (C++) or modifying registry?
Hi all. My Windows version is Windows 10 22H2 19045.2846, and I'd like to change my lockscreen wallpaper by using Windows SDK (or dll function), but I can't find any function for it. I want to get a function, which is equal to…
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,049 questions
Windows API - Win32
Windows API - Win32
A core set of Windows application programming interfaces (APIs) for desktop and server applications. Previously known as Win32 API.
2,492 questions
C++
C++
A high-level, general-purpose programming language, created as an extension of the C programming language, that has object-oriented, generic, and functional features in addition to facilities for low-level memory manipulation.
3,608 questions
asked 2023-05-09T04:03:47.9333333+00:00
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Jiakang Li
20
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edited an answer 2024-04-30T08:05:16.2366667+00:00
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Anonymous
0 answers
Phone Link Api
Hi, i have question Can I get the API for audio access of the call from the mobile to PC (same as phone link app provides)? Is that API available for third party applications??
asked 2023-06-08T14:16:12.6333333+00:00
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Squall927
10
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commented 2024-04-29T07:01:05.35+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT
12,151
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Want to pass H264 data from IMFSample to cloud
Hi, (Media Foundation Class based) I am receiving H264/H265 stream from camera asynchronously through "OnReadSample". I would like to pass H264/H265 data to a cloud, not IMFSample type. Please suggest and show me a link to working…
asked 2022-12-27T04:59:17.857+00:00
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Donthu, Gangadhar
41
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edited an answer 2024-04-29T06:33:26.94+00:00
Tong Xu - MSFT
2,116
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
Is there a method to programmatically designate a specific antivirus (AV) for scanning with AMSI if multiple AVs are concurrently active on the system?
I'm seeking guidance on managing antivirus (AV) selection programmatically within the context of using the Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI). In my scenario, multiple AV solutions might be present and active on a system. I need to implement a method to…
asked 2024-04-25T06:30:04.8933333+00:00
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PradeepKumar Yadav
0
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commented 2024-04-29T05:22:39.2833333+00:00
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT
12,151
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