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Hello. I need the file shell32.lib. I do not have it on my PC, and I have tried searching for the file on the internet. If possible, could someone please upload it as an attachment? If the file is too big for that, please tell me where exactly I can find the file available for download, and which directory I should copy the file to.
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Usually, if the library doesn't come with your compiler then it won't work with your compiler.
-Prelude
You can get this from the Platform SDK download available at Microsoft...
Not sure if that lib will be compatible with Borland though....
Is your compiler Borland Builder 5
If so I imagine it should ship with the lib......
I know Devc++ does....
The compiler has the function ShellExecute() defined. However, the import library specified in the help file is shell32.lib, which I do not seem to have. Thus I think the compiler should support it. Unfortunately, I do not use Borland Builder. Should I switch over to a different compiler altogether?
Borland offers a command line version of Builder for free.......that (as far as I know) is a windows compiler and should have what you needQuote:
Originally posted by sundeeptuteja
The compiler has the function ShellExecute() defined. However, the import library specified in the help file is shell32.lib, which I do not seem to have. Thus I think the compiler should support it. Unfortunately, I do not use Borland Builder. Should I switch over to a different compiler altogether?
Also, if you like to have a nice IDE, consider downloading DevC++...thats free and can be got from - here. That definatley has the library you need, but it is called "libshell32.a"....
I don't know if that version of borland has 'implib' (bcc5.5 cmd line tools do which are free; there's a link in the FAQ if you want to download them), but if it does you can use that to create the lib from the shell32.dll.
ms & borland libs are not compatible (i'm sorry I don't recall the exact reasons)
I'd still consider following Fordy's advice and get the Aug2001 psdk to ensure that you at least have latest headers/help files etc.
edit: (cmd line) syntax for implib is delightfully simple eg:
Code:implib shell32.lib shell32.dll
Thanks a lot.