title: How To Make Window Look More Modern
body: <p>I have created a simple window using the Win32 API with C++. The window shows up fine, however, there is no styling to it and thus all the buttons and such on the window appear in the Windows 95/Me Style as oppose to the modern windows 7 look. So, how can I get this modern look?</p>
  
  <p>I have tried using the xml ways stated in this (<a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/bb773175%28v=vs.85%29.aspx" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/bb773175%28v=vs.85%29.aspx</a>) microsoft documentation but the program does not compile. I believe this to be because I am using the MinGW compiler as oppose to the VC++ compiler but I could be wrong. In addition, I am now trying the SetWindowTheme function but I am unsure as to how this works and how to include.</p>
  
  <p>Some Notes that may be causing the issue:</p>
  
  <ul>
  <li>I am not using any IDE, Just a MakeFile</li>
  <li>I am using the MinGW Compiler</li>
  </ul>