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To decompile is to revert machine code back to source code. It is the opposite to compile.

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Altering specific configuration values in the On-Screen Keyboard of Windows 7

I have to use the On-Screen Keyboard of Windows 7 for typing: (In case you haven't used it yet, you can get it via: All Programs -> Accessories -> Ease of Access -> On-Screen Keyboard or simply search for "osk.exe") It offers a feature to "hover"…
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Is it possible to retrieve source file from an exe?

I have seen my friend retrieving the source-code file from a java '*.class' file.He used some kind of a software for it. Is it possible to do the same with an '*.exe'? If yes,how can I do it? Also is it ethical to do such a thing,considering the…
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Decompiling an EXE file

I am helping out a friend in dealing with a software issue. He has a Windows machine that on startup executes a .exe file which we have been able to deconstruct into its corresponding .bat file. The execution of that file is expected. In the .bat…
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How can I get the resources from this SWF flash file? Or at least resize it?

Usually I can grab a SWF from firefox's tools --> page info --> media section. Then I can decompile it with sothink decompiler, and save the resources. But this one flash site is different ...when I decompile it, the resources are nothing like…
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How To Schedule .NET Framework Compilation?

Sometimes i find it annoying for .NET Framework start compilation of files without my authorization. I read somewhere that i can execute compilation when i want or maybe even schedule it. At least i would like .NET Framework to perform its task when…
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Writing MBR bootstrap code as a UEFI bootloader

I'm really interested in retrocomputing, and as I was looking for a so-called "pure" version of AT&T UNIX v7 I came across this port to the x86 architecture called v7/x86. It seemed interesting, so I took a crack at downloading it. However, I ran…
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Decompile from .msi

I have an MSI file that was created from an ASP.NET MVC setup project. I want to be able to see if a specific C# change made it into that MSI file. I used 7-zip to extract the contents, but the only .DLL or .EXE I see in the contents appears to be…
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How to properly decompile/recompile android APK file?

How to properly decompile and recompile android APK file on Ubuntu, preferably with the minimum tools required, just for this purpose. I need recompile electronic book.
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What diagnostics are available for a General Protection Fault from an old Windows program?

I have run an old (1996) Windows program that accesses DBF files. If I run with an old copy of the database it works fine. But if I run with my current copy of the database, I get the GP Fault when I take a certain action. I conclude from the…
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How can I decompile this executable?

I have a simple, freeware executable (48KB in size, that's about all the info I have on it). I got it a few years back and can't remember where it's from. It's a worthless program to me now, but it has this really beastly .midi song (or some type of…
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I keep finding the same string in memory dumps

First off, forgive me - this is less a problem and more of a personal curiosity, but hopefully it will pique the curiosity of my fellow enthusiasts here! As a geek, I do love to get into the processes that are running on my computer, in this case…
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Protecting PS Script .exe decompile

I was wondering if there's any way i can protect my Exe file (which is a powershell script converted by ps2exe tool) from decompile? couldnt find info about that subject
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How to convert pyinstaller compiled file to python code

I have file as foo.n‍. When I enter this command: file '/home/mrmahdi/Downloads/Telegram Desktop/foo.n‍' I got this: /home/mrmahdi/Downloads/Telegram Desktop/foo.n‍: ELF 64-bit LSB executable, x86-64, version 1 (SYSV), dynamically linked,…
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Documentation about user32.dll and advapi.dll

I try to decompile an executable which is something like key-logger, and it references these 2 dlls in which I cannot drill down: Any idea/help please of where to find more information/documentation about these? I mean their api…
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What is this data? Resource Hacker

I'm new to using Resource Hacker to alter *.EXE and *.DLL files and I need help understanding all the data it provides when "opening" these files. More specifically, using Res Hacker, I opened ntoskrnl.exe which is located in C:\Windows\System32\…
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