This section provides the Win32 API reference documentation organized by technology areas and header.

Nov 27, 2024 · This documentation covers how to create desktop Windows apps with the Win32 API. The Win32 API is one of several app platforms you can use to build desktop Windows apps.

Mar 15, 2023 · Using the Windows API, you can develop applications that run successfully on all versions of Windows while taking advantage of the features and capabilities unique to each …

Build desktop Windows apps using the Win32 API Learn how to build desktop apps for Windows PCs using C++ and the Win32 API.

Apr 28, 2021 · The Win32 API (also called the Windows API) is the native platform for Windows apps. This API is best for desktop apps that require direct access to system features and …

Feb 9, 2023 · Creates a new process and its primary thread. The new process runs in the security context of the calling process. (ANSI)

Nov 7, 2024 · Learn Windows Apps Win32 Get Started Using the Windows Headers Windows Data Types

Feb 9, 2023 · [in, optional] hWnd Type: HWND A handle to the owner window of the message box to be created. If this parameter is NULL, the message box has no owner window. [in, optional] …

Jul 10, 2025 · In this section The following topics provide information about the clipboard, clipboard formats, clipboard operations, and clipboard messages. The API reference contains …

Feb 17, 2023 · This header is used by multiple technologies. For more information, see: Data Exchange Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Developer Notes Dialog Boxes Display Devices …