The zip files contain both source code and executables so the samples can be launched without the need to compile. All the application files are located in ..\bin\release folders. 

The C# code samples were created as Windows desktop applications and compiled using Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 and .NET Framework 4.0. The samples were tested on Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 but theoretically can run on any Windows version supporting .NET Framework 4.0 or higher. If you're using one of the latest versions of Windows, the .NET Framework 4.0 or higher might already be installed on your computer. If you are a developer, you will typically install the .NET Framework as a part of Visual Studio. If your Windows system is not up to date, you can download and install latest .NET Framework from Microsoft website at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/5a4x27ek. 

NetScraper sample application (Chapter 6) might require administrative permissions which can be achieved by launching the application as administrator (right click on NetScraper.exe and click "Run as administrator"). 

Application folders for Chapters 7 - 9 contain certificate files which are necessary in order to execute the samples. 

The examples for chapters 8 and 9 require CA root certificates to be installed in order to test all the available features (the installation instructions are provided in Chapters 8 and 9). 

Enjoy!

Slava Gomzin
