Hi, I was told that you can crash Windows in C++ or C by "corrupting the kernel", and I wanted to know if this was actually possible. If anyone knows if this is possible, or how it happens, please tell me. ;)
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The kernel is write-protected and you have to know the right magic to get past that.
Deliberately crashing the kernel isn't funny. It is downright dangerous. You can utterly destroy your system and loose data.
Jump to Post>So there's absolutely no way possible for the average person to write to it?
Why in the world are you even asking how to crash Windows by corrupting the kernel?
Jump to Post>I was just curious, I absolutely do not want to make any type of virus, trojan, or malware.
I have to admit, I believe you (because i've helped you in many previous threads). And well, we all find ammusment in differen't things, making pranks for a friend (as long …
Jump to Post>Deliberately crashing the kernel isn't funny
Does that mean accidently crashing it is? :)Hah :D , sorry, I coulden't help myself.
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