Programming Applications for Microsoft Windows is a classic book (formerly titled Advanced Windows, Third Edition) and now fully updated for Windows Vista, including the latest information about Windows XP. Recognized experts provide insight into how Windows works and how to use the feature in the task of Visual C + + development. Including sample code in Visual C + +. Features coverage of classic topics such as thread pooling, stacks, and advanced DLL techniques Provides expert guidance fully updated for Windows Vista Provides extensive sample code in Visual C + + 2005