File Explorer window in tree control

Hi all,
I am trying to get the feel of windows file explorer in a tree control. I was successful somewhat in listing the files, but I was unable to make the parent-child relation correctly. I have attached one jpg file of file explorer. I would like to replicate the same in a tree control.
I used recursive file list function during my trial.
Please suggest a good option. (I have seen the NI example, but its too slow and I would like to make it simple string based application(not realtime folderlisting)).
Message Edited by Parag D on 12-15-2009 03:54 PM
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Asi told you.. if you dont have a very good algorithm to do it , it gets complicated depending up on the depth of the path.
here are some example that may help you out
Guru
Regards
Guru (CLA)
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