windows class vs. C++ class

yok,

so what is the difference when talking about the C++ classes and the windows class ( in Win32 API ) ?

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The aim of the c++ class concept is to provide...a tool that can be used for creating new types...A type is a concrete representation of a concept...

B. Stroustrup, C++ Programming Language 3rd ed., 10.1

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A window class is specific to Windows ie is NOT a language feature. It is a string or atom representation of a unique identifier that is registered with the system and is used to create windows identified by that unique 'class' name.