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In Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows is a series of software operating systems and graphical user interfaces produced by Microsoft. Microsoft first introduced an operating environment named Windows in November 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces ....
, resources are read-only
Read-only

Read-only generally refers to something that can be read, but not written to or modified.In computing, read-only can mean:* Read-only memory , a type of storage media...
 data
Data (computing)

In computer science, data is anything in a form suitable for use with a computer. Data is often distinguished from computer programs. A program is a set of instruction that detail a task for the computer to perform....
 embedded in EXE
EXE

EXE is the common filename extension denoting an executable file in the DOS, OpenVMS, Microsoft Windows, ReactOS, and OS/2 operating systems.Besides the executable program itself, many EXE files contain other components called Resource , such as bitmaps and icons which the executable program may use for its graphical user interface....
 or DLL
Dynamic-link library

Dynamic-link library , or DLL, is Microsoft's implementation of the shared library concept in the Microsoft Windows and OS/2 operating systems....
 files.

The Windows API
Windows API

The Windows API, informally WinAPI, is Microsoft's core set of application programming interfaces available in the Microsoft Windows operating systems....
 provides for easy access to all applications' resources.

resource has a type and a name, both being either numeric identifiers or strings.

Windows has a set of predefined resource types:

The programmer can also define custom data types in resources.

icon that Windows displays for a program file is actually the first icon resource in its EXE file.






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In Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows is a series of software operating systems and graphical user interfaces produced by Microsoft. Microsoft first introduced an operating environment named Windows in November 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces ....
, resources are read-only
Read-only

Read-only generally refers to something that can be read, but not written to or modified.In computing, read-only can mean:* Read-only memory , a type of storage media...
 data
Data (computing)

In computer science, data is anything in a form suitable for use with a computer. Data is often distinguished from computer programs. A program is a set of instruction that detail a task for the computer to perform....
 embedded in EXE
EXE

EXE is the common filename extension denoting an executable file in the DOS, OpenVMS, Microsoft Windows, ReactOS, and OS/2 operating systems.Besides the executable program itself, many EXE files contain other components called Resource , such as bitmaps and icons which the executable program may use for its graphical user interface....
 or DLL
Dynamic-link library

Dynamic-link library , or DLL, is Microsoft's implementation of the shared library concept in the Microsoft Windows and OS/2 operating systems....
 files.

The Windows API
Windows API

The Windows API, informally WinAPI, is Microsoft's core set of application programming interfaces available in the Microsoft Windows operating systems....
 provides for easy access to all applications' resources.

Types

Each resource has a type and a name, both being either numeric identifiers or strings.

Windows has a set of predefined resource types:
  • Cursor
    Cursor (computers)

    In computing, a cursor is an indicator used to show the position on a computer monitor or other display device that will respond to input from a text input or pointing device....
     and animated cursor
  • Icon
    Icon (computing)

    On computer displays, a computer icon is a small pictogram. Icons have been used to supplement the normal alphanumerics of the computer. Modern computers now can handle bitmapped graphics on the display terminal, so the icons are widely used to assist users....
  • Bitmap
    Bitmap

    In computer graphics, a bitmap or pixmap is a type of computer storage organization or used to store digital images. The term bitmap comes from the computer programming terminology, meaning just a map of bits, a spatially mapped bit array....
  • Dialog box
    Dialog box

    In graphical user interfaces, a dialog box is a special Window , used in user interfaces to display information to the user, or to get a response if needed....
     template
  • Font
    Typeface

    In typography, a typeface is a set of one or more fonts, in one or more sizes, designed with stylistic unity, each comprising a coordinated set of glyphs....
  • HTML
    HTML

    HTML, an Acronym and initialism of HyperText Markup Language, is the predominant markup language for Web pages. It provides a means to describe the structure of text-based information in a document?by denoting certain text as links, headings, paragraphs, lists, and so on?and to supplement that text with interactive forms, embedded '...
     document
  • String
    String (computer science)

    In computer programming and some branches of mathematics, a string is an ordered sequence of symbols. These symbols are chosen from a predetermined set or alphabet....
     and message template
  • Version data


The programmer can also define custom data types in resources.

Usage

The icon that Windows displays for a program file is actually the first icon resource in its EXE file. If the EXE file has no icon resources, a standard icon is displayed.

The version resource for EXE and DLL files is displayed in the Version tab of their property pages.

Resources always have a language attached to them and Windows will automatically use the most fitting language if possible. This allows for programs adapting their language to the locale of the user.

Editors are available that can modify resources embedded in EXE or DLL files. These are typically used to translate all strings of an application to another language, or to modify its icons and bitmaps accordingly.

Resource Software


NameLicensePricex64 SupportVista
Windows Vista

Windows Vista is one member in a family of operating systems developed by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business Desktop computer, laptops, Tablet PCs, and media center PCs....
 MUI Support		RES/RC SupportResource UpdateIn-place editing
GPL
GNU General Public License

The GNU General Public License is a widely used free software license, originally written by Richard Stallman for the GNU project. The GPL is the most popular and well-known example of the type of strong copyleft license that requires derived works to be available under the same copyleft....
 Free
Freeware
Freeware

Freeware is computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee. Freeware is different from shareware; the latter obliges the user to pay ....
 Free
Freeware
Freeware

Freeware is computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee. Freeware is different from shareware; the latter obliges the user to pay ....
 Free N/A Compiler N/A N/A
Shareware
Shareware

The term shareware, popularized by Bob Wallace, refers to copyrighted commercial software that is distributed without payment on a trial basis and is limited by any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience....
 $20 to $70
Proprietary software
Proprietary software

Proprietary software is a term coined by advocates of the free software movement to describe computer software which is the legal property of one party....
 $249 to $10,717.99
Freeware
Freeware

Freeware is computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee. Freeware is different from shareware; the latter obliges the user to pay ....
 Free  
Shareware
Shareware

The term shareware, popularized by Bob Wallace, refers to copyrighted commercial software that is distributed without payment on a trial basis and is limited by any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience....
 $59USD  
Freeware
Freeware

Freeware is computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee. Freeware is different from shareware; the latter obliges the user to pay ....
 Free
Shareware
Shareware

The term shareware, popularized by Bob Wallace, refers to copyrighted commercial software that is distributed without payment on a trial basis and is limited by any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience....
 $39.99 to $79.99  
Shareware
Shareware

The term shareware, popularized by Bob Wallace, refers to copyrighted commercial software that is distributed without payment on a trial basis and is limited by any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience....
 $199.99USD    N/A
Shareware
Shareware

The term shareware, popularized by Bob Wallace, refers to copyrighted commercial software that is distributed without payment on a trial basis and is limited by any combination of functionality, availability, or convenience....
 $80USD
Shared Source
Open-source software

Open source software is defined as computer software for which the source code and certain other rights normally reserved for copyright holders are provided under a computer software license that meets the Open Source Definition or that is in the public domain....
 Free


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