Hi guys, Sorry for the sarcasm - it's just really frustrating.
I do appreciate the help.

I have to use the /MT option because the application I am modifying (Half-Life 2) is coded that way - turning it off creates a ton of errors when I try to compile.

I can't use the Naughter Class as it uses MFC which isn't included in VC++ Express 2010 ... I guess I should just go grab a real copy of VC++.
I'll try looking at the WinAPI CreateFile stuff again... I think that's the best bet.


Thanks again.