Category Archives: EN

Anything that does not fit into other categories …

Problems when upgrading F-Prot 3.x to 6.x?

The F-Prot 3.x uninstaller of the Windows version has apparently a glitch. Due to how Windows works, this may lead to a blue screen if the driver entry in the registry was not removed during an upgrade to version 6.x! … Continue reading

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DDKWizard 1.1.1 released

Today I released DDKWizard 1.1.1 – fetch it here. This version brings “only” some improvements and corrections over 1.1.0 and nothing sensational 😉 Introduced new project type Win32DLL, the purpose should be clear from the name. The manual got an … Continue reading

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F-PROT corporate use version 6.0.5.1 released

Today, FRISK Software International (FSI) released in a not so surprising move – there have been rumors before – the F-PROT Antivirus for Windows, Corporate use which carries the version number 6.0.5.1, just as the recently released home use version. … Continue reading

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IDA 5.1 Beta 2

Yesterday Ilfak released the second beta of IDA 5.1. Not only have several issues been fixed, but also were the IDC symbol and kernel function introduced as described in the updated blog entry from a few days ago. // Oliver

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Some IDC scripts uploaded (update)

On my website you can find some IDC scripts which have been uploaded just lately. Some are related to kernel mode reversing and some (MFCxx.rar) at user mode reversing. Please find them here. Update: If you downloaded the scripts before, … Continue reading

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F-Prot updated to version 6.0.5.1

For those not having noticed it, F-Prot 6 for Windows was updated lately. There are several fixes included so it is highly recommended to update. Please be aware that after the installation you will be asked to restart. So consider … Continue reading

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IDA 5.1 Beta 1 (updated).

Last week Ilfak released the first beta version of the upcoming IDA 5.1. I am one of the lucky ones who get to test IDA in beta stage already. And since everyone should know how I love IDA – a.k.a. … Continue reading

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Problems with DDKWizard? (2nd)

Some days ago I asked you whether there are some problems with DDKWizard. The reporter of the alleged bug at that time has never responded and may never respond. However, I heard from a friend, that the installation of some … Continue reading

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Attempted money laundry?

Looks like the terrorists have done it again … these must have been terrorists, right? … trying to find out how far you can stretch the truth and get through … Meeeee-ouch

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How to contact AutomatedQA???? (update)

I am trying to contact them since I am interested in buying AQTime, but three trials to contact them failed seemingly. What does it take to get through to the info or sales alias of their domain?????????????? Any clues? Update: … Continue reading

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Update to ddkbuild.cmd

I updated ddkbuild.cmd once more so it has turned version 7.0beta5 now. There is a fix for the treatment of build output in Visual Studio 2005 as described in “Memo to self: VS_UNICODE_OUTPUT” as well as some enhancements for the … Continue reading

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Memo to self: VS_UNICODE_OUTPUT

Since I lost the link already more than once I’ll use my blog as memory-extension In the NTDEV mailing list, there was lately a thread discussing problems of using a wrapper such as DDKBUILD around the build utility and compiler … Continue reading

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Seemingly the world has become “safer” last year

An article on the Strategic Security Blog discusses the ambitions of different countries concerning nuclear arms. While the US is constantly complaining about North Korea, Iran (where nothing is proven) and other countries, they remain silent when it is about … Continue reading

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Funny link for today

… here are some hints if you consider plastic surgery during this year // Oliver

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Now that’s democracy!!! (US-style)

The US-led coalition promised to bring democracy and freedom to Iraq. After many months there is still no peace in Iraq, no freedom, no democracy. And finally Saddam Hussein – surely a cruel person – was executed. But is the … Continue reading

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Any problems with DDKWizard?

Lately I got one email with feedback that after installing DDKWizard none of the wizards worked anymore. However, even after five emails from me to the reporter in reply to that report I got no answer. So I wonder whether … Continue reading

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Cool new features in VMWare Workstation 6

VMWare released the beta version of VMWare Workstation 6 and some of the features there have been on my wishlist for ages. Especially the last three points: Integrated Virtual Debugger – Workstation integrates with Visual Studio and Eclipse so you … Continue reading

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Something interesting on Corrine’s blog

That’s how a privacy company treats the email address of customers and (ordinary) newsletter subscribers. // Oliver

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In a surprising move DDKWizard got updated once more …

Gleðileg jól! (Frohe Weihnachten! – Merry Christmas!) to everyone. I updated DDKWizard once more to version 1.1.0. And as expected this is the best DDKWizard ever 😉 … I call it the jól-edition … grab it here! What is new? … Continue reading

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Violating GPL to make the big money #2 …

Unbelievable. Even though the company is aware of their violation of the GPL, they don’t give a shit about it as it seems. They have been aware of it for at least one month now, yet their newest release which … Continue reading

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