mytechnotalent/Hacking-Windows

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A FREE Windows C development course where we will learn the Win32API and reverse engineer each step utilizing IDA Free in both an x86 and x64 environment.

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About mytechnotalent/Hacking-Windows

The Hacking Windows repository by mytechnotalent provides a comprehensive, free course on Windows C development and reverse engineering. It teaches the Win32API and reverse engineering techniques using IDA Free, covering both x86 and x64 architectures. The course is structured into chapters that progress from a simple 'Hello World' message box through debugging, hacking, and working with file system APIs such as CreateDirectory, CopyFile, MoveFile, CreateFile, and WriteFile. Each chapter includes a free PDF book download with step-by-step instructions and code exercises. The repository contains all source code and compiled binaries for hands-on learning.

Key Features

Comprehensive course on Windows C development and reverse engineering

Covers Win32API functions including file and directory operations

Uses IDA Free for dynamic reverse engineering analysis

Dual architecture support: x86 and x64

Structured into progressive chapters with hands-on debugging and hacking exercises

Includes free PDF book download for each chapter

Open source code repository with all examples

Pros & Cons

Pros

Completely free and open source
Well-structured progression from basics to advanced topics
Hands-on exercises with real Windows API functions
Covers both x86 and x64 environments
Uses industry-standard reverse engineering tool (IDA Free)
Includes downloadable PDF book for offline reading

Best For

Learning Windows system programming with CMastering reverse engineering techniques on WindowsUnderstanding Win32 API usage and assembly-level debuggingSelf-study or classroom material for cybersecurity and low-level programming

FAQ

Is the Hacking Windows course free?

Yes, the entire course, including all PDF chapters and source code, is free and open source.

What tools are required for this course?

The course uses IDA Free for reverse engineering and debugging, along with a C compiler for building Windows applications.

What operating systems are covered?

The course focuses exclusively on Microsoft Windows and covers both the x86 (32-bit) and x64 (64-bit) architectures.

Is there a book available?

Yes, each chapter includes a free PDF download of the corresponding book section.

Do I need prior experience with reverse engineering?

The course starts with the basics of Hello World and gradually introduces debugging and hacking, making it suitable for beginners who have some C programming knowledge.