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Hi. I was wondering about how you might go about executing a file as you log in to your account. For instance, I want to run a file that prompts the user of the date, and any other information as you log-in. Might I need a registry entry or such? …

Hello, I have recently been able to delete files using this code(With the aid of others from the forum) And I was wondering how you can change this, to suit deleting a folder [code=cpp]#include <iostream> #include <windows.h> int main(int argc, const char * argv[]) { // Get a pointer to …

Hi. I know this is slightly off-topic, but it still relates to Games. I would like to ask a question about a game that I own for my PC. For the record, it's House Of The Dead 2. Anyway, a while back, I installed the game with an older graphics …

Hi. I'm designing something that uploads files to an FTP server of the users choice, so they quickly upload things and access them as a way of backing up files, almost. I would like to upload the file on the C: called pic.jpg as a test, but I've been having …

Hello, I have done some research on playing .wav files in C++(As you can only play .wav files) and I've been having some trouble. The coding below works, it just doesn't play the whole song. It plays around 10 seconds of it, then stops. Does anyone have any suggestions? I …

Hi. I'm trying to write a program that prompts the user of a message at a particular date. For example, a memorable date is set, and the program recognises this date from the code and lists a message. I would like to know how to make something that can capture …

Hi. (I am using Windows XP) I would like to know how you can use the function SetFileAttributes to hide a file or folder, I would also like to know about the declarations associated with this function. I would like to use this to develop a program that hides program …

I'm trying to open a file, using the ifstream function. I'm using a .jpg image as an example, but it doesn't work, any ideas? Thank you. [code=c++] int main(int argc, char *argv[]) { char file[20]; strcpy(file,"C:\\Fraps\\1.1.jpg"); ifstream outfile; outfile.open(file); return 0; } [/code]

Hi, I was wondering how you might go about deleting all of one certain file type in a folder. For instance, say asked the user if he wanted to erase all text entries(.txt) to clear up his folder, and it would do it all at once. Thanks! :)

Hi. How would I go about locating a file on the computer, and using it in my application. For example, say I wanted to call up a text document for a help menu to aid the user. I would also like to know how you might do this even if …

Hi. I would like to know about how you program a command that forces an operation. For instance, the command window might prompt the user of something that they already know, rather than bothering to hit Y and enter, it does it for them, forces the operation. Thanks

Hello, I was wondering how you might go about detecting a drive letter, such as D for DVD drive, if you wern't to run it on your own computer. I have programmed something that picks a certain drive letter in an attempt to match it to theirs. The reason is, …

I started a windows application, that used the void hide.. function to hide the command window. I compiled it, and it worked. Why is it, that if I compile the source file, and not the project file, it keeps the window open? Dispite the fact the coding is exactly the …

Hello, I would like to pose a very simple question, does anyone know how to clear the command window of text, and give it a name(Eg. Cosmos's Program) I would like to make room for different lines of text in my program, and also give it a name, for obvious …

Hello, I was wondering whether anyone knows the code for rotating the screen by a few degrees. By that I mean flip the screen on its side or invert it? Also, what declarations would I need to make if possible? Thank you, I require this information for my own personal …

Hello, I was wondering how I could go about hiding the command window during the execution of an application. If this is not possible, then how could I prevent the closing of the command window when the application is running again. For example, clicking on the close window button in …

Hello, I am creating a program that opens and closes your CD drive repeatedly, and fixes your mouse position. I have created an initial while condition that loops the opening and closing of the drive. I was wondering how I can introduce a second infinate loop, fixing the position of …

Hello, I have downloaded some coding off the internet and modified it to suit my needs. It opens and closes the CD drive ONCE. And I would like to make it do so an infinate amount of times. [CODE]#include "windows.h" #include "winioctl.h" #include <string> using std::string; int main(int argc, char* …

Hello, I was wondering how I would code for a box that prompts the user in a sort of, windows style error message format. Thanks.

Using the code below, I tried to implement a second line of code to delete another file in the same folder. I got an error message as a result. I'm using messenger as an example: I tried to replecate this line: const char * pFileToDelete = "h:\\MSN Messenger\\myfile.txt"; into something …

Hello. I've been doing some programming recently that is supposed to delete files from a specified pathway [code=cpp] #include <iostream> #include <cstdlib> #include <windows.h> using namespace std; int APIENTRY WinMain(HINSTANCE hInstance, HINSTANCE hPrevInstance, LPSTR lpCmdLine, int nCmdShow); int main() { cout <<"Deleting file..."; // ??? What to do here? MessageBox(NULL, …

Hello, I am pretty new to C++, and I have a question: I am, and have been using Dev-C++ I used this code, to delete a text file on my desktop. The first time around, it worked perfectly. Given the file example name of "dafile". #include <stdlib.h> // needed to …