MSDN, the Microsoft Developer Network, is the essential reference for developers who use Microsoft development tools or target any Windows or Internet platform. The MSDN Library contains more than 1.1 GB of technical programming information, including sample code, the Developer Knowledge Base, Visual Studio documentation, SDK documentation, technical articles, conference and seminar papers, and technical specifications. For more information on MSDN subscriptions, read the document MSDN Subscriptions or visit the Subscriptions page on the MSDN Web site at http://msdn.microsoft.com/subscriptions/.
The MSDN Library is now the exclusive source for all Microsoft Visual Studio product documentation and other essential programming information. This help document shows how to work with the MSDN Library to find the information you need when you need it.
Understanding the MSDN Library Viewer
Locating Information in the MSDN Library
Navigating Using the Table of Contents
Navigating Using Shortcut Keys
Finding Information with the Index
Finding Information with Full-Text Search
Creating a List of Favorite Topics
Common Tasks in the MSDN Library
Creating and Using Subsets
Copying Topics
Printing Topics
Retrieving Samples
Accessibility and Customizing the Viewer's Appearance
Connecting to the Internet
Installing the MSDN Library
Installation Options
Running the MSDN Library from a Network Folder
Running the MSDN Library from a Shared CD-ROM Device
Preferred Collections
Installing Internet Explorer with the MSDN Library
Uninstalling the MSDN Library