title: Window C/C++ Crypto API Examples and tips
body: <p>I'm asking this question because I've spent the best part of a day trawling through msdn docs and other opaque sources for simple straightforward guidelines on how to get started with the Windows C/C++ Crypto API.</p>
  
  <p>What I'd like to see is some example code, typical include paths, linking guidelines, etc, anything useful really. I know this is an imprecise question but I reckon imprecise answers are better none at all.</p>
  
  <p>I'll get the ball rolling with my own meager findings...</p>