Programmers are shown little-known areas of Windows NTs to enable them to write more efficient and powerful programs using NT technology. Topics include multitasking and threading, active directory services, Microsoft message queue, overlapped I/O, advanced memory management and more. The CD-ROM features coverage of the Registry, shareware and freeware utilities for programmers, and tips and tricks for writing code.

Windows NT/2000 Native API Reference is absolutely unique. Currently, documentation on WIndows NT's native APIs can only be found through access to the source code or occasionally Web sites where people have chosen to share bits of insight gained through reverse engineering. This book provides the first complete reference to the API functions native to Windows NT and covers the set of services that are offered by Windows NT to both kernel- and user-mode programs. Ideal for the intermediate and advanced level user- and kernel-mode developers of Windows systems, this books is devoted to the NT native API and consists of documentation of the 210 routines included in the API. Also included are all the functions added in Windows 2000.

With this book you write more efficient and powerful programs by utilizing the right Windows 2000 tools. A complete guide to understanding advanced Windows 2000 features including inter-process communications, multitasking, security, and networking. Includes:- Practical real-world examples to show effective programming techniques.

Comprehensive, self-paced guide filled with new options, and new features.