README.TXT

The \Mssdk\Samples\COM directory contains samples for the following  
Platform SDK components: 
 
* Base COM 
* COM Tutorial Samples 
* DCOM include security 
* Microsoft Transaction Server 
* ActiveX Controls 
* OLE 2 
* OLE Automation 
* Active Documents 
 
The build environment (headers, libraries, and minimum build 
tools) for the Platform SDK must be installed in order to build 
any of the samples in the \Mssdk\Samples directory. The build 
environment can be installed from the readme.htm or by running 
setup.exe on the root of the Platform SDK compact disc. The most 
recent version of the build environment is also available at 
http://www.microsoft.com/msdn/sdk/platform.htm. 
 
Some components may also require you to install runtimes, depending 
on the platform on which you are trying to run the sample. 
Redistributables are available in the \Mssdk\Redist subdirectory 
on the Platform SDK compact disc. 
 
Documentation for the components listed above can be installed 
from the Platform SDK compact disc, or can be viewed online at 
http://premium.microsoft.com/msdn/library/. This is a free service; 
registration is necessary. 
 
If you do not see any subdirectories in the \Mssdk\Samples\COM  
node, you'll need to install the COM and ActiveX components  
from the Platform SDK compact disc or download and install them 
from http://www.microsoft.com/msdn/sdk/platform.htm.