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ASP in a Nutshell by A. Keyton Weissinger [Recommended]

Dave Rutlidge writes:
Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone working with or looking at ASP.

Active X Programming with Visual C++ 5.0 by Jerry Anderson [Recommended]

Ian Cargill writes:
If your interest is in writing ActiveX Controls, but you would like to try one of the more efficient methods, such as BaseCtl, then it might be worth getting both. Both books were a good read and I am happy to recommend either.

Advanced Windows (2e) by Jeffrey Richter [Recommended]

Michael Wild writes:
The first Win95 programming book worth recommending.

Advanced Windows (3ed) by Jeffrey Richter [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
You know if this book is aimed at you, if it is the sooner you buy it and master it the better.

Advanced Windows, The Developer's Guide to the Win32 API by J Richter [Recommended]

Blake Evans-Pritchard writes:
Finally, the book is very detailed and a good reference for anyone who is seriously interested in programming 32-bit Windows.

Animation Techniques in WIN32 by Thomson [Recommended]

John Merrells writes:
It is a very practical and extremely well presented book which makes a good, easy, enjoyable and entertaining read.

Beginning Windows NT Programming by Julian Templeman [Recommended]

Dave Rutlidge writes:
Overall, this book is well worth the money.

Borland C++ 4.0 Programming for Windows by Paul Yao [Recommended]

Jon Lacey writes:
This looks like an extremely well put together text that includes 30 complete working sample programs; albeit without a source code disc.

C++ Windows NT Programming 2nd ed. (uses Visual C++ 4.1) by Mark Andrews [Recommended]

Ian Cargill writes:
If you want a really good explanation of the theory of Windows programming or if you want a lot of detail on the more advanced aspects such as multithreading, OLE Automation, Networking, etc., then go for C++ Windows NT Programming.

C++ Windows NT Programming by Mark Andrews [Recommended]

Ian Cargill writes:
In summary, I think C++ Windows NT Programming is well written and contains a lot of useful material.

Complete Reference Visual C++ 5, The by Chris Pappas & William Murray [Recommended]

Al Lines writes:
...Certainly having the basics of C and C++ along with the IDE in one place is useful. Combined with the quite reasonable price, one to add to the bookshelf.

Developers Guide to WINHELP.EXE, The by J Mischel [Recommended]

David Ross writes:
Thoroughly recommended. Even if you are using one of the higher-level tools, this book will provide a solid understanding of the underlying help application that you may need, especially for the more esoteric features.

Developers Guide to WINHELP.EXE, The by J Mischel [Recommended]

Lester J Devaney writes:
If you want to make help files tick, I thoroughly recommend this book as your starting point.

Developing ActiveX Components with Visual Basic 5.0 by Dan Appleman [Recommended]

Steve Davies writes:
...As such it's a rare book and is interesting, useful and highly enjoyable to read. I recommend it to anyone who is serious about Visual Basic programming.

Developing Professional Applications for Windows 95 & NT by Brain & Lovette [Recommended]

Edward Crosby writes:
For anyone with some C/C++ experience and with MS VC++ wishing to have an introduction to the MFC then this book is recommended.

Developing Windows 3.1 Applications with Microsoft C/C++ by Brent E Rector [Recommended]

Ian Cargill writes:
If you want to learn Windows programming from scratch, or need a good reference, I can recommend this book.

Direct-X, RDX, RSX and MMX Technology by Coelho & Hawash [Recommended]

J Crickett writes:
I'd recommend buying this book if you wish to get a quick grasp of what each API offers, you can then use the detailed SDK documentation on the CD for the development.

Essence of OLE with ActiveX, The by David S Platt [Recommended]

Mark Kuschnir writes:
I would recommend seriously looking at the book as a course book for a University course or self-study for getting into OLE/ActiveX.

Inside OLE (2e) by Kraig Brockschmidt [Recommended]

Michael Wild writes:
Probably the best available in-depth introduction to OLE and COM.

Inside OLE 2 by Kraig Brockschmidt [Recommended]

Steve Davies writes:
If you plan to develop OLE 2 applications or components, take a good look; this book is rightly considered one of the definitive texts on a key technology.

Inside Visual C++ by David Kruglinski [Recommended]

Chris Simons writes:
...This skilful balance allows the book to be genuinely useful to learning and more experienced programmers alike and it is for its usefulness that I recommend this book, even at a price of £42.

Inside the Windows 95 Registry by Ron Petrusha [Recommended]

Aidan Cooper writes:
If you're a programmer who intends writing for Win95 then this book really is a must for your bookshelf...

Inside the Windows NT File System by Helen Custer [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
If you need to know about this topic then read this book.

MSMQ from Scratch by Neil Crane [Recommended]

Steve Cornish writes:
Worth considering as a first MSMQ book

Mastering Windows Programming with Borland C++ 4 by Tom Swan [Recommended]

Peter Wippell writes:
Fully recommended to anyone, like me, in the early stages of OWL 2.

Mastering Windows Programming with Borland C++ 4 by Tom Swan [Recommended]

Jon Lacey writes:
A well-presented text that starts, quite sensibly, at the beginning and then goes on to cover a variety of topics in an in-depth and systematic way.

Microsoft OLE DB 1.1 by Various [Recommended]

Ian Cargill writes:
This is a comprehensive book and reasonably well written and presented.

Microsoft Windows NT4 Server Resource Kit by Various [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
Fundamentally if you use either version the Resource kits are the books to buy. They contain just about all you need to know and quite a lot that you do not.

Microsoft Windows NT4 Workstation Resource Kit by Microsoft Corporation [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
Fundamentally if you use either version the Resource kits are the books to buy. They contain just about all you need to know and quite a lot that you do not.

More Windows 98 Secrets by Brian Livinston & Davis Straub [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
This book supplements 'Windows 98 Secrets' with further discoveries made by the authors together with the changes that are introduced in Windows 98 Second Edition.

Mother of All Windows 95 Books, The by Woody Leonhard & Barry Simon [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
If you do and have to use Windows 95 you will need little encouragement from me to buy this book.

Mother of All Windows 98 Books, The by W. Leonhard & B Simon [Highly Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
The advice and information he gives on all aspects are worth every penny you pay.

Norton Guide to Windows 95/NT4 Programming with MFC by Peter Norton & Rob McGregor [Recommended]

Ian Cargill writes:
Both are quite well written but if, like me, you are a real beginner, go for the Norton Book. The introductory material isn't quite so good, but the bulk of the book is at the right level of complexity for a beginner.

OLE Controls Inside Out by Adam Denning [Recommended]

Eddie Boyle writes:
This is very much the definitive book on the subject of OLE Controls. If you are developing OLE Controls using Visual C++ and would like to know what the AppWizard is really doing for you and why then this is essential reading.

OS/2 Warp Administrator's Survival Guide by Bret Curran [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
If you are a serious user chapters such as the one on fine- tuning and tweaking will soon justify your purchase of this book.

Object-Oriented Multithreading Using C++ by Cameron Hughes & Tracey Hughes [Highly Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
This is, without doubt, the best and most comprehensive book I have read on the subject of multithreading. If you view yourself as a programmer rather than a component assembler then you need to know about this topic.

ObjectWindows How-To by Gary Syck [Recommended]

unknown writes:
Gary Syck is one author that has justification in being proud of his book.

Polishing Windows by Dave Jewell [Recommended]

David Hughes writes:
...However, if you want to learn more, then you could learn a lot from Dave Jewell's offering (and at £23.33 it's a bargain).

Professional MFC with Visual C++ 5 by Mike Blaszczak [Recommended]

Richard Blundell writes:
If you are using MFC and/or VC++5 at work I would recommend you get a copy for the office. If you are tinkering at home then you may have to justify the price; although used in conjunction with the on-line help it is the best reference I have seen on MFC.

Professional MFC with Visual C++ 6 by Mike Blaszczak [Recommended]

Asad Altimeemy writes:
In conclusion, this is a good, solid reference book

Programming Distributed Applications with COM and Visual Basic 6.0 by Pattison [Recommended]

Edward Crosby writes:
Serious VB programmers should really read this book. It will be a real eye opener for some programmers.

Programming Microsoft Visual C++ 5ed by D Kruglinski [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
I think that if you intend to do much programming for MSWindows you might find Programming Microsoft Visual C++ worth the considerable cost.

Programming Windows (Second Edition) by Charles Petzold [Highly Recommended]

unknown writes:
...it is extremely well written, very easy to read, and with it's practical approach, offers a true insight into getting your code to work with windows.

Programming Windows 95 with MFC by Jeff Prosise [Recommended]

Mark Radford writes:
I recommend this book: in my view, it's an excellent tutorial, which concentrates on the MFC library, regardless of environment.

Programming Windows 95 by Charles Petzold [Recommended]

James Gordon writes:
Charles' writing is easy to read, doesn't presume that you know something and explains everything.

Programming Windows 98/NT Unleashed by Viktor Toth [Recommended]

Graham Kendall writes:
The thing I liked about this book is that it does not have to compromise on its content because it has not wasted space on the very basics.

Quick solutions for Windows 98 Annoyances, by D A Karp [Highly Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
An easy to use set of utilities useful for the developer or user wishing to configure and tune Windows 98 quickly.

Special Edition Using Visual C++ 6 by Kate Gregory [Recommended]

James Gordon writes:
I have bought other books on Visual C++ in the past and this one stands out as being the best so far for info, layout, etc.

Systems Programming for Windows 95 by Walter Oney [Recommended]

Gareth Blower writes:
If you are going to write a device driver for Windows 95, this book is highly recommended, despite the slightly high price. I only wish there had been something as good when I was writing a VxD for Windows 3.1!

Unauthorized Windows 95 by Andrew Schulman [Recommended]

Steve Davies writes:
I'm a Schulman fan. I'm pleased that people are exploring software like this and I'm pleased that they are getting published.

Understanding ActiveX and OLE - A Guide for Developers and Managers by David Chappell [Recommended]

Richard Blundell writes:
All in all, I found this a great overview of the subject of COM in all its many forms and I would recommend it if you need to get to grips with the all of the concepts pretty quickly.

Undocumented Windows by A Schulman [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
Recommended to serious developers and good old fashioned code hackers.

Using Microsoft BackOffice Special Edition Vol 1&2 by Don Benage [Recommended]

Graham Kendall writes:
But, for a BackOffice implementation or support team it will be a volume that they turn to regularly and should easily repay its cost. If I worked in a BackOffice support role I would certainly ask for a copy for the team's bookshelf.

Visual Basic Programmer's Guide to the Win32 API by Dan Appleman [Recommended]

Roger N Lever writes:
If understanding the Windows API from a VB programmer's perspective is important then this is the book to have.

Visual C++ 5 Bible by Paul Yoo & Richard C Leinecker [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
I would recommend this book as a first introduction to Windows programming with VC++. Actually it would work pretty well with other development packages that use MFC as it is surprisingly free of IDE specifics (perhaps that is why I like it).

Visual C++ ISAPI Programming by Michael Tracy [Recommended]

Ian Brunt writes:
If you need to write extensions for your web server and it supports ISAPI, this is an excellent, clear and concise introduction.

Visual C++ MFC Programming by Example by John Swanke [Recommended]

Jon Lacey writes:
All in all a nicely laid out book

Visual C++ MFC Programming by Example by Jown Swanke [Highly Recommended]

J Crickett writes:
I highly recommend it (ignoring the layout), especially as it is cheaper than most other similar books.

Visual C++ Windows Shell Programming by Dino Esposito [Recommended]

Dave Rutlidge writes:
highly accurate, relevant and practical.

Win32 Programming by Brent Rector & Joseph Newcomer [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
If I were in the business of writing efficient, robust Win32 applications I would want this book within easy reach. Even if you normally rely on MFC, OWL or some third-party library you would still find this book a great asset.

Win32 System Services: The Heart of Windows NT by Marshall Brain [Recommended]

John Merrells writes:
I like this book very much, it's thoroughly readable...

Windows 3.1 Secrets by Brian Livinston [Recommended]

Martin Glassborow writes:
I recommend this book without hesitation, well until Windows Secrets NT comes out that is.

Windows 95 Bug Collection by Bruce Brown [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
If your employer insists on putting Windows 95 on your work machine buy this book and demand that your employer subscribe to BugNet.

Windows 95 Resource Kit by Microsoft [Recommended]

Michael Wild writes:
If you're installing Win95 systems in quantity, or trying to fix a tricky installation problem, you'll need this. There's no substitute.

Windows 95 Training Guide by James Turley [Recommended]

Chris Hills writes:
The only catch is that the total novice is going to have to get someone to load the CD in the first place.

Windows 95 in a Nutshell by Tim O'Reilly & Troy Mott [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
This is a thoroughly useful book. It is not a substitute for hours of experience but couple experience with this book and you will greatly improve your use of Windows 95.

Windows 95 in a Nutshell by Tim O'Reilly & Troy Mott [Highly Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
A well written reference to Windows 95 with a helpful index, plenty of examples of commands and useful tips on what to do and not to do.

Windows 98 Annoyances by D A Karp [Highly Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
Highly recommended for serious users of Windows 98!

Windows 98 in a Nutshell by Tim O'Reilly [Highly Recommended]

Mike Mallett writes:
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to get the best out of Windows 98.

Windows API Bible by James L Conger [Recommended]

Simon Dales writes:
I would recommend it to most Windows programmers, beginner to expert.

Windows Annoyances by D A Karp [Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
This is a good book full of useful practical tips and techniques. It would be useful for system administrators, IT managers, professional programmers or anyone who needs to overcome or at least alleviate problems with Windows 95 or NT.

Windows Graphics Programming with Borland C++ by Loren Heiney [Recommended]

C.G. Macaskill writes:
In summary, I found it well written, an enjoyable read with good content and have no trouble recommending this book.

Windows Interface Guidelines for Software Design, The by Various [Recommended]

Aidan Cooper writes:
If you are designing a large Windows application then reading this book, or at least having it available would be very worthwhile, if only to get your application to have the same look and feel as Microsoft applications.

Windows Internals by Matt Pietrek [Recommended]

Roger Woollett writes:
In the absence of proper documentation from Microsoft, which we are unlikely to get, this provides the best alternative.

Windows NT 3.51 Unleashed by Robert Cowart [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
This book is a valuable tool for the full time system administrator.

Windows NT Administration by Marshall Brain & S Woodward [Recommended]

Philip Kerrigan writes:
I highly recommend this book to anyone who is not sure about administration and has to look after at least a small group of users and computers.

Windows NT Network Programming by Ralph Davis [Recommended]

Michael Wild writes:
If you're doing serious network programming under NT, I recommend it.

Windows NT SNMP Programming by James D Murray [Recommended with Reservations]

Nigel Armstrong writes:
Overall, recommended, apart from (sigh) the code samples.

Windows NT in a Nutshell by E Pearce [Recommended]

Brian Bramer writes:
Recommended as very useful tutorial and reference on NT for both users and professional network administrators.

Windows Undocumented File Formats by Pete Davis & Mike Wallace [Recommended]

Francis Glassborow writes:
If you need to interact with Microsoft generated files then you almost certainly need this book. It is as simple as that.

Windows++; Writing Reusable Windows Code in C++ by Paul Dilascia [Highly Recommended]

John Washington writes:
Conclusion: for any Window's programmer this could be a real eye-opener. Buy it!

Writing OLE Controls by John Puopolo [Recommended]

Ian Cargill writes:
If your interest is in writing ActiveX Controls, but you would like to try one of the more efficient methods, such as BaseCtl, then it might be worth getting both. Both books were a good read and I am happy to recommend either.

Writing Windows Virtual Device Drivers by David Thielen & Bryan Woodruff [Recommended]

Derek Jones writes:
So for its specialist intended audience I have no trouble recommending this book.

Writing Windows VxDs and Device Drivers by Karen Hazzah [Recommended]

Michael Wild writes:
I'm not going to say much about it, because it's a case of 'if you need to work in this field get this book'.

Please note that opinions are those of the individual reviewers.