Windows 7 Libraries: Developer Resources

Resource Page Description
This page acts as a supplement to the information contained in the MSDN Library. Here you will find white papers, code samples, PowerPoint presentations, links to videos and 3rd-party content, and other resources about this technology that are relevant to developer concerns.


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Learn About Windows 7: Libraries

For a list of resources to help you learn the basics of Windows 7 Libraries, see Learn About Windows 7: Libraries on the MSDN Windows Developer Center (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ee658250.aspx).

Downloads and Samples

Windows API CodePack for Microsoft .NET (http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/WindowsAPICodePack)
The Windows API CodePack provides full access to the entire shell data programming model including Libraries, Shell Items, Shell Folders, Properties and Search.