Anything related to MS Windows Kernel API (part of Windows API), residing in the `kernel32.dll` library. This library provides basic kernel services to user code, e.g. copying or locking a file, creating a mutex or a process, allocating memory, etc. This library is used by both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows, despite the name.
Questions tagged [kernel32]
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error lnk1104 cannot open file 'kernel32.lib'
I'm using Visual Studio 2013 and Windows7 64bit.
When I try to build a simple cpp-project I get this error:
error lnk1104 cannot open file 'kernel32.lib'
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The address of struct PEB_LDR_DATA
Is there a struct PEB_LDR_DATA in the PEB of every process? What is the offset address of this struct in PEB? How can I find the list of loaded modules(such as kernel32.dll) from the base address of this struct?
Thanks!
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PInvoke ReadFile kernel32: Attempted to read or write protected memory. This is often an indication that other memory is corrupt
I'm trying to make kernel32's ReadFile work since native c# alternatives are slow as...
The following code was working a couple of times, then suddenly only gives "Attempted to read or write protected memory. This is often an indication that other…
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Combine FindFirstFile with GetFileSize / GetFileSizeEx to increase performance (kernel32)
I'm using FindFirstFile and FindNextFile (kernel32) to get folders and files (c# Pinvoke).
System.IO is too slow and does not support path over 250 chars.
Is it possible to use the handle - in any way - returned by FindNextFile to get the byte…
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kernel32.lib accidentally deleted - VS 2012 Fix
I recently installed VS2012 on my home laptop to write some software for fun in my spare time. Here's the order in which the mishap happened:
Accidentally installed VS2012 for Windows 8 Apps. Realized that I actually wanted the Windows Desktop…
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cannot find pinvoke dll 'kernel32'
i want to use ini file in my program using windows CE device.
and i got the exception "cannot find pinvoke dll 'kernel32'"
what should I do to solve this? please help me!
string Path = "c:\\Settings.ini";
[DllImport("kernel32")]
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Hooking a kernel32 function with EasyHook
To hook a kernel function with EasyHook, do you need your own DLL that you made to be injected?
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