Story Category: Windows Development
VOTEmsxml – Error when loading valid Windows-1252 document “System error: -2146697210” – Stack Overflow
jpluimers
Yes, I know that Windows XP SP3 and Windows 7 SP1 have been end-of-life for a long time, but in the wild they are still being used so here is for posterity: [Wayback/Archive] msxml –… … Read more
4 days ago in .NET, Delphi, Development, History, Power User, Software Development, windows, Windows 7, Windows Development, Windows XP, XML, XML/XSD
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Redux: Which Windows Resource Editor do you use?
jpluimers
A long time I wrote about Which Windows Resource Editor do you use? containing a poll to choose between XN Resource Editor, IcoFX, ResEdit and Resource Hacker. In the meantime and betweentime more than 10… … Read more
6 months ago in .NET, 14, 16, 2100, Delphi, Development, Software Development, Windows Development
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When Delphi cannot output the .exe file because it is locked
jpluimers
Sometimes Delphi cannot output the .exe file because it is locked. In even rarer times, Delphi itself keeps the .exe file locked (this has done it for decades and I think this is caused by… … Read more
6 months ago in Delphi, Development, Power User, Software Development, windows, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Development
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Of interest – GitHub – t-d-k/LibreCrypt: LibreCrypt: Transparent on-the-fly disk encryption for Windows. LUKS compatible.
jpluimers
Of interest – despite the known issues and LUKS workaround through WSL – mainly as the majority was written in Delphi: [Wayback/Archive] GitHub – t-d-k/LibreCrypt: LibreCrypt: Transparent on-the-fly disk encryption for Windows. LUKS compatible. Found… … Read more
8 months ago in Delphi, Development, Encryption, Power User, Software Development, Windows Development
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Exceptions and DLL in Delphi – Stack Overflow
jpluimers
Every once in a while I discover an answer I have not yet put on my blog, especially as related answer are always interesting. This is one that didn’t make it until now: [Wayback/Archive] Exceptions… … Read more
9 months ago in Conference Topics, Conferences, Delphi, Development, Event, Software Development, Undocumented Delphi, Windows Development
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From Turbo Pascal to Delphi to C# to TypeScript, an interview with PL legend Anders Hejlsberg – YouTube
jpluimers
Nice historic perspective: [Wayback/Archive] From Turbo Pascal to Delphi to C# to TypeScript, an interview with PL legend Anders Hejlsberg – YouTube Via [Wayback/Archive] Zack Urlocker on Twitter: “Great interview with @ahejlsberg on the evolution of… … Read more
10 months ago in .NET, Borland Pascal, C++, Delphi, Development, History, JavaScript/ECMAScript, MS-DOS, pascal, Scripting, Software Development, Turbo Pascal, typescript, Windows Development
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Going Native – Malicious Native Applications
jpluimers
On the reading list wondering which tool chains can deliver NtAPI based development: [Wayback/Archive] Going Native – Malicious Native Applications Via [Wayback/Archive] Thread by @MrPc69257431 on Thread Reader App with first tweet at https://x.com/MrPc69257431/status/1864855379651498292 Note… … Read more
12 months ago in Conference Topics, Conferences, Delphi, Development, Event, Software Development, Windows Development
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Code52/carnac: A utility to give some insight into how you use your keyboard (on Windows systems)
jpluimers
I unconsciously wanted a tool like this for a long time, and was glad I finally searched for it: A keyboard logging and presentation utility for presentations, screencasts, and to help you become a better… … Read more
12 months ago in .NET, Delphi, Development, Hardware, Keyboards and Keyboard Shortcuts, KVM keyboard/video/mouse, Power User, Software Development, windows, Windows Development
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delphi – What is the meaning of the bScan parameter value 0x45 in keybd_event? – Stack Overflow
jpluimers
From a long time go and a project that got cancelled, but maybe in the future I will need a similar thing again: back in the days not all raw key codes were readily documented… … Read more
2 years ago in .NET, Conference Topics, Conferences, Delphi, Development, Event, Software Development, Windows Development
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10 Tips For Using A C++ Compiler To Build Windows Apps
Yılmaz Yörü
When you develop an app for the Windows operating system there are a few tips that can help smooth things along. Using the best C++ compiler Windows developers have available is obviously step one, but… … Read more
3 years ago in app store deployment, C++, cbuilder, Code, compiler, IDE, msix, RAD Studio, Windows Development
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What Is The Windows Software Development Kit?
Yılmaz Yörü
What is a Software Development Kit? A Software Development Kit (SDK) provides the software required to build your applications for a specific target platform such as for Windows Development, macOS apps, iOS, Android or Linux…. … Read more
3 years ago in C++, C++ Builder, IDE, programming, RAD Studio, SDK, Windows Development, Windows SDK, Windows Software Development Kit
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The Future Of Windows GUI For Python, Java, C#, & JavaScript
Muminjon
This is not a secret that Microsoft is revamping the Windows UI step by step with new guidelines, animations and various enhancements. These changes are almost universally popular and loved by millions of users worldwide,… … Read more
3 years ago in C++ GUI, cross-platform, Delphi, Delphi 11, javascript gui, multi-platform, native development, programming, python gui, RAD Studio, rad studio 11, Windows Development, windows ui development
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Turbocharge Windows Development With RAD Studio 11.2
Eli M. (MVP)
RAD Studio 11.2 is the latest release of Embarcadero’s premier visual development suite for Windows developers. It offers a host of new features and enhancements that make creating applications faster and easier than ever before…. … Read more
3 years ago in android, C++, Delphi, Development, FireMonkey, IDE, ios, linux, macos, News, rad 11, RAD Studio, windows, Windows Development
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Is WinForms Dead? What Is The Best Alternative?
Filip
Ever since the Windows operating system was created, developers have constantly been looking for new & innovative ways to improve native windows development. Back in 2002, the team behind Microsoft announced a new framework that… … Read more
3 years ago in C++, Delphi, microsoft, programming, Win32, Windows Apps, Windows Development, WinForms
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The Anatomy Of A Great Windows IDE
Muminjon
Many different text editors and IDEs are available for Windows, but not all are created equal. This article will look at some of the features that make a great Windows IDE. What is a Windows… … Read more
4 years ago in C++, Delphi, finding the best IDE, IDE, IDE anatomy, ide for windows development, programming, programming tools, RAD Studio, windows, Windows Development, Windows IDE
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