Question

I would like to add an edit box (or is it a combo box?) for entering a file-path using Visual C Win32 so that it offers auto-complete – the same as when you type in Windows Explorer’s address bar.

Is there a common control or property I’m missing that allows me to do that?

Answer 1

You can use the standard edit control and call SHAutoComplete. Like this:

SHAutoComplete(editWnd, SHACF_DEFAULT);

The system will do the rest for you.