Top "Windows-kernel" questions

The Windows kernel (also called NT kernel) provides services for user-mode applications and has a modular architecture that allows loading kerner drivers (either real hardware device drivers or virtual drivers).

how exactly does http.sys work

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How to begin with Windows Kernel Programming?

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Windbg and Symbol Files

I have a problem with symbol files. I experimented with the symbol file path and set the path as follows: …

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what is the difference between pdo and fdo in windows device drivers?

I am studying windows device drivers on my own and I find it's very difficult to differentiate between PDO and …

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Debugging Windows Kernel from Linux

I used to debug the Windows Kernel using VirtualKD, WinDBG and a single Virtual Machine. Recently I got a Linux …

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Can I access Windows Kernel system calls directly?

I have been doing research into Windows internals, and have just recently learned about system calls and I am wondering …

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