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Windows Native API Programming

Windows Native API Programming
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Pavel Yosifovich

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Pavel Yosifovich

Pavel Yosifovich is a renowned author, developer, and expert in Windows Internals, system programming, and software development. With extensive experience in low-level programming, he has authored several highly regarded books, including Windows Internals, Part 1 (7th Edition) and Windows 10 System Programming. His works provide deep insights into Windows architecture, kernel-mode development, and debugging techniques, making them essential resources for developers, security researchers, and IT professionals.

Beyond his books, Pavel is also known for his contributions to the developer community through training, blog posts, tools, and technical talks. He offers in-depth courses on TrainSec, where students can learn Windows Internals, debugging, and system programming directly from his expertise. His writing style balances technical depth with clarity, making complex topics accessible to both beginners and experienced programmers. Pavel’s books and courses serve as authoritative guides for those looking to master Windows and programming.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

  1. Who should read the book
  2. Disclaimer and Caution
  3. Sample Code
  4. Feedback and Error Reporting
  5. What’s Next?

Chapter 1: Introduction to Native API Development

  1. Windows System Architecture
  2. What is the Native API?
  3. Getting Started
  4. Dynamic Linking to NtDll.Dll
  5. Accessing the Native API
  6. Summary

Chapter 2: Native API Fundamentals

  1. Function Prefixes
  2. Errors
  3. Strings
  4. Linked Lists
  5. Object Attributes
  6. Client ID
  7. Time and Time Span
  8. Bitmaps
  9. Sample: Terminating a Process
  10. Summary

Chapter 3: Native Applications

  1. Native vs. Standard Applications
  2. Building Native Applications
  3. The Main Function
  4. Simple Native Application
  5. Launching Native Applications
  6. Debugging Native Applications
  7. Summary

Chapter 4: System Information

  1. Querying and Setting Information
  2. Process and Thread Information
  3. Objects and Handles
  4. The KUSER_SHARED_DATA Structure
  5. Summary

Chapter 5: Processes

  1. Creating Processes
  2. Process Information
  3. The Process Environment Block (PEB)
  4. Suspending and Resuming Processes
  5. Enumerating Processes (Take 2)
  6. Summary

Chapter 6: Threads

  1. Creating Threads
  2. Thread Information
  3. Synchronization
  4. The Thread Environment Block (TEB)
  5. Asynchronous Procedure Calls (APC)
  6. Thread Pools
  7. More Thread APIs
  8. Summary

Chapter 7: Objects and Handles

  1. Objects
  2. Enumerating Objects
  3. Object Manager Namespace
  4. Handles
  5. Enumerating Handles
  6. Specific Object Types
  7. Other Object Types
  8. Summary

Chapter 8: Memory (Part 1)

  1. Introduction
  2. The Virtual Functions
  3. Querying Memory
  4. Reading and Writing
  5. Other Virtual APIs
  6. Heaps
  7. Heap Information
  8. Summary

Chapter 9: I/O

  1. Files and Devices
  2. File and Device API
  3. File Information
  4. Directory-Only Information
  5. NTFS Streams
  6. Extended Attributes
  7. Accessing Devices
  8. I/O Completion Ports
  9. Miscellaneous Functions
  10. Summary

Chapter 10: ALPC

  1. ALPC Concepts
  2. Simple Client/Server
  3. Creating Server Ports
  4. Connecting to Ports
  5. Message Attributes
  6. Sending and Receiving Messages
  7. Summary

Chapter 11: Security

  1. Overview
  2. SIDs
  3. Tokens
  4. Security Descriptors
  5. Summary

Chapter 12: Memory (Part 2)

  1. Sections
  2. Memory Zones
  3. Lookaside Lists
  4. Summary

Chapter 13: The Registry

  1. Registry Structure
  2. Creating and Opening Keys
  3. Working with Keys and Values
  4. Key Information
  5. Other Registry Functions
  6. Key Persistence
  7. Registry Notifications
  8. Registry Transactions
  9. Miscellaneous Functions
  10. Higher Level Registry Helpers
  11. Summary

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