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How do Windows NT-based operating systems address devices?
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I'm confused with notation like and I see these addresses only in the context of Windows NT-based operating systems such as Windows XP and Windows 7. What do these addresses mean and how are they used to refer to devices such as hard disks, graphics adapters, human interface devices (keyboards, mic…
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Contrary to popular belief, the Windows kernel does have a rooted file ("file") system. In *nix, the root is , and in Windows it's . The Win32 subsystem doesn't expose it, though. You can explore it with WinObj. Some (possibly familiar) NT device na…
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