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The ":Zone.Identifier:$DATA" alternate data stream (ADS)

The ":Zone.Identifier:$DATA" alternate data stream (ADS) ... unblocking files that have the "Mark of the web"

Mar 43 min read

How to read, write and delete the alternate data streams (ADS) for a file or folder using VBA code?

Mar 33 min read

How to get a list of the alternate data streams (ADS) for a file or folder using VBA code?

Mar 23 min read

Setting file / folder attributes using the SetFileAttributes Windows API Function

Jan 82 min read

Getting file / folder attributes using the GetFileAttributes Windows API Function

Jan 72 min read

Calling the members of a dynamic-link library (DLL, in a .dll file), from VBA code, without having to first (separately) register that DLL.

Oct 2, 202410 min read

Working with files and folders from VBA code can be a hassle - here's my standard procedures to make working with files and folders simpler

Apr 11, 20244 min read

It's fairly straight-forward to get the basic properties for a file, but how do you get the extended properties for a file with VBA?

Nov 9, 20233 min read

Need help with installing an AddIn in Excel, Word, PowerPoint or Outlook? Get the AddIn Assistant!

Sep 22, 20231 min read

A common requirement for VBA macros is to let the user choose a file, often the file will have some data that the macro is to work with,...

Aug 10, 20224 min read

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