I want to implement a File Explorer, How can I read file's icon and display them?

Question

I want to implement a File Explorer, It is different from a normal file explorer, it first scan file system and store information into database, them read file system information from Database, and display them, I need to store the icons of the file, how can I do this? Is there any Windows APIs? Many thanks!

Answer 1

SHGetFileInfo can get a handle for the icon of a file.

Answer 2

You need to use SHGetFileInfo. This looks like a pretty good example for .NET.