How can I create a “Open with” list as in Explore in my own application

Question

In my application the user can select reference to file, for example a image file. I would like to make button with a arrow that opens a list with the programs installed on

Answer 1

I think you can use this article to validate and find out which of them are applicable and valid in your application

Answer 2

If running on Vista or better, you can use 'SHOpenWithDialog' http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb762234(v=vs.85).aspx - it's quite straightforward... Jens