May 31, 2016
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The chain reaction started when a customer’s line of business application doesn’t work with UNCs
Fighting over a registry key.
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May 30, 2016
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Printing the name and position of the focused item on the desktop
You already know how to get the view, so ask the view.
May 27, 2016
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Diagnosing a crash in unloaded_something.dll
Find out what used to be loaded there.
May 26, 2016
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Debugging session: Which of the many things happening in this single line of code is the one that crashed?
Let's go to the disassembly.
May 25, 2016
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How can I generate a stack backtrace that is independent of ASLR?
Use module offsets rather than absolute addresses.
May 24, 2016
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How do I create a directory where people can create subdirectories but cannot mess with those created by other users?
Advanced ACL games.
May 23, 2016
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Security through lying
Factual errors make it harder for the good guys.
May 20, 2016
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How long do I have to keep the SECURITY_ATTRIBUTES and SECURITY_DESCRIPTOR structures valid after using them to create a file?
Once CreateFile returns, they aren't needed any more.
May 19, 2016
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Why did the friendly name for the Network Service account change?
Nobody promised it wouldn't.
May 18, 2016
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Why doesn’t RevertToSelf undo the most recent SetThreadToken?
It removes all impersonation; it doesn't restore it.