What are some * slick * UI libraries / frameworks / tools for applications other than MFC, Win32 C ++?

Question

What is a really good Windows library, C ++, UI, a framework, or a tool that will allow me to very simply and easily add the sleek look of my native Win32 C ++ application?

Also;

• Slick means a skin with background images, fancy buttons, shadows, all this jazz.
• This is a non-MFC
• Support for Windows XP and later
• Free license (we expect many installations)
• VS2008

Answer 1

Qt is everything you ask for.

Answer 2

Another library you might consider is WTL . Open source + small binary footprint = was good for a large number of downloads and installations.

Answer 3

Another possibility you might consider is Ultimate ++ .

Answer 4

Thanks to Scott Hanselman, I heard about Hilo , although it looks like it for Windows 7 or later.