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[Zoltar]

I work under Windows ME
can I have an XP look for my exe ?

[PGWARE]

It wont be the real Windows XP look as Windows XP styles require the new common controls library. You can simulate all this with bitmaps that make your windows and buttons etc look Windows Xp'ish.

[Zoltar]

ok thanks
bitmaps never be like the real xp look

[josch]

It is simple.
Create a file called "YourApplication.manifest" with the following content:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?>
<assembly xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v1" manifestVersion="1.0">
<assemblyIdentity
version="1.0.0.0"
processorArchitecture="X86"
name="Company.AppliactionVersion.ApplicationName"
type="win32"
/>
<description>The Discription</description>
<dependency>
<dependentAssembly>
<assemblyIdentity
type="win32"
name="Microsoft.Windows.Common-Controls"
version="6.0.0.0"
processorArchitecture="X86"
publicKeyToken="6595b64144ccf1df"
language="*"
/>
</dependentAssembly>
</dependency>
</assembly>


Edit the red Strings!

Put the *.manifest file into the same dir like your Application.

That's it.

[PGWARE]

I think he was trying to achieve the new Windows XP control styles using Windows Me, in that case the .manifest file will not work.