This book/disk set provides programmers with insights into the inner system functions of Microsoft Windows, from the BIOS and the hardware to virtual machines and real-time events. It shows how to manage hardware access efficiently, and provides tips for effective interfacing with C++ programming. The book gives the how-to information and example code advanced software developers need for the full range of Windows system programming, from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95. The disk includes example programs, source code, documentation and utilities. Barry Kauler is the author of "PC Architecture and Assembly Language" and "Flow Design for Embedded Systems".