In .NET WinForms, how do I put controls in the window border like IE8, WMP, Win Explorer etc.?

Question

Using WPF, how do I put controls in the window border, like the address bar of IE8, the play controls in Windows Media Player, and the address bar of Win. Explorer?

Answer 1

If you're using WinForms, take a look at:

• Windows Vista Aero Glass in .NET
• Windows Vista Aero Pt. 1 - Adding Glass to a Windows Forms Application

If you're using WPF, take a look at:

• Aero Glass inside a WPF Window
• How to extend the Aero Glass into the Client area