Error: LNK2001: unresolved external symbol "protected: virtual struct AFX_MSGMAP const * __thiscall CApp::GetMessageMap(void)const "

error LNK2001: unresolved external symbol "protected: virtual struct AFX_MSGMAP const * __thiscall CApp::GetMessageMap(void)const "

1. Why a minimum MFC project has linking error on Visual Studio 2013?

I forgot to declare the BEGIN_MESSAGE_MAP after the MainWindow declaration:

2. Linker Error when buidling Sketcher - Chapter 14
3. Unresolved external symbols when building on Windows

Error: _WIN32_WINNT not defined

_WIN32_WINNT not defined

1. getting rid of _WIN32_WINNT not defined.
2. Using the Windows Headers
3. Update WINVER and _WIN32_WINNT
4. How to get rid of _WIN32_WINNT not defined warning?
5. Update WINVER and _WIN32_WINNT

MS help workshop tutorials

MS help workshop tutorials

install this help workshop htmlhelp.exe under C:\Program Files (x86)\HTML Help Workshop. unzip document files and it has three major chm files. three exe files are available there:

1. hhw.exe: workshop application itself
2. flash.exe: image editor, can do screen capture.
3. hhc.exe: HTML Help Compiler

then set up env variable on Windows 10 to point this hhc compiler.

this link redirects to three other good links. they are still active and worthy second look:

1. WinHelp
2. help master
3. Welcome to Shadow Mountain Tech
4. logic smith=>articles section

the following three post used a basic notepad and Word to create Help file. very good to get hands on this topic.

5. Module 15:Context-Sensitive Help 1 @tenouk.com
6. Module 15a:Context-Sensitive Help 2@tenouk.com
7. Module 15b:Context-Sensitive Help 3@tenouk.com

the above three posts are good to use.

8. HTML Help:: in French
9. HTML Help Workshop:: in Spanish
10. HTML Help:: in German
11. HTML Help tips and tricks:: in German
12. HTML Help Tutorials

section[Char James-Tanny's HTML Help Workshop Tutorial] and section [Don Lammers' HTML Help API Tutorials For Visual Basic and Visual C++] are great paper to study..

in the bottom section[Mapping Context Integers], it details the steps on how to map context menu ID in C++

13. Dr. Explain user guide
14. Using HTML HELP in your Visual Basic applications
15. Starting with HTML Help
16. HTML help in French
17. HTMLHelp: Sundry Tips, Trip-Ups & Musings
18. HTML Help Workshop 4.7
19. Help Window Size & Location
20. How to Add a Help File on VB.Net
21. Hot answers tagged html-help-workshop:: stackoverflow
22. How to Create a CHM File with a Help Authoring Tool
23. HTML Help (CHM) Help Compiler

on the right bottom corner, there are some links on linking C# application to Help file.

24. chmProcessor. A Html / Word converter to Compiled HTML Help / Java Help (v 1.7.2)
25. HTML Help Localization and Internationalization
26. HTML Help
27. Create custom technical support Help files with Microsoft's HTML Help Workshop
28. Tutorial: Creating a Windows Help file
29. HTML Help Tutorials
30. Introduction to HTMLHelp
31. Using the HTML Help Workshop
32. HTMLHelp:: best comprehensive documents ever online I discovered
33. .NET Application Help
34. Connecting Help to Your Programs
35. HH Tips & Tricks
36. Creating Context-Sensitive Help for Applications
37. Introduction to Microsoft Help Workshop 4.0
38. A Tutorial for Creating Your First Help System
39. How to easily benefit from Microsoft HTML Help Workshop
40. Creating HTML Help with Microsoft's HHW
41. Creating and Compiling an HTML Help File Project With HTML Help Workshop
42. creating help project
43. Microsoft HTML Help Downloads
44. How to download and install Microsoft's HTML Help Workshop compiler (Step-by-step guide)
45. How to change environment variables on Windows 10
46. how to set up environment variables on Windows 10
47. HTML Help Workshop and Documentation
48. Microsoft HTML Help Workshop
49. Help Generator
50. How to Create a CHM or Compiled HTML Help (.CHM) File
51. HTML Help Workshop clip 1 Tutorial 2015
52. How to Create a CHM or Compiled HTML Help (.CHM) File
53. How to create .chm files
54. Windows Server Administration for Beginners
55. Q171958: ODE97: Tips for Creating and Compiling Your Windows Help File
56. Error opening Help in Windows-based programs: "Feature not included" or "Help not supported"

Error: debug assertion failed

debug assertion failed

Program:C:\Windows\Systems32\mfc140d.dll

d:\agent\work\1\s\src\vctools\vc7libs\ship\atlmfc\src\mfc\wingdi.cpp Line:1113

1. Visual Studio C++ : Debug Assertion Failed
2. Debug Assertion Failed! f:\sp\vctools\vc7libs\ship\atlmfc\src\mfc\dlgdata.cpp Line: 42
3. debug assertion failed
4. Line:926解决思路

reliable hardward ID

reliable hardward ID

1. How to Get the BIOS UUID
2. Copying CDs and DVDs in Bulk With No App Interaction
3. Searching for a Reliable Hardware ID
4. Creating a Unique String Using a UUID
5. libpe::Windows library for working with PE/PE+ binaries' inner information
6. Hex Control, C++/MFC
7. MFC List Control with tool-tip, menu, color and sorting ability