Windows Decyphered (attempt)
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*Machine Type:
pc-q35-5.1
CPU Model:
host
CPU Cores:
8
RAM Memory (MB)
8184
HDA: windows7.qcow2, HDB: secondary.qcow2*
Then download Cheat Engine 7.6 and try to decompile and understand the entire Windows OS (whie you run the Cheat engine on the OS)
It is like you are running the emulated windows 7 and play with cheat engine trying to decipher ones self.
This you can do on the bus, in a forest. As long you have battery
I will do it everytime I have free time and probably write a book of my findings
EDIT: if you do not understand my post ask me questions
Author shares their attempt to decipher Windows OS using Limbo x86 emulator and Cheat Engine, sparking enthusiasm.
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