Edit strings of exe file with no resources

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I am trying to edit some hardcoded textstrings of a simple application called mininotify, because I want to do some translation. The program has been abandoned by its developer some years ago, and he doesn't answer when I contact him.

The application seems to be written in Microsoft Visual basic.

I have tried to use tools like Resource hacker and Resource tuner, but the application does not have any strings saved as resources.

I have also tried to find strings by searching with HEX-editor, but I only find programming variables and stuff like that.

Is there anything else I can do, or is it impossible?

Have you been able to find a solution to this issue ? I ran into the same problem and I am still trying to find a solution in vain :) — , Mar 28 '12 at 12:30

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 10 '11 at 17:45

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You are looking for something like .Net Reflector its not free anymore, but there is a 14 day trial.

answered Jul 10 '11 at 17:45

soandos

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.. isn't it just for .net apps? – Sathyajith Bhat Jul 10 '11 at 18:26
So I need to decompile the whole application, change strings and the fix all errors and then recompile it? Seems like a lot of work. – droidgren Jul 10 '11 at 18:35
Apologies, I was thinking about VB.NET. Probably wont work. you need to find a visual basic decomiler, and then hope that it was not obfuscated. – soandos Jul 10 '11 at 23:47

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 28 '12 at 13:08

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The reason why you dont see any strings is probalby fact that exe is packed with UPX or other executable packer. I tryed download the file to determine which packer was used but program is no longer available on server. Post the program if You can, i'll try help.

answered Mar 28 '12 at 13:08

integratorIT

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Look here: http://myitforum.com/cs2/files/folders/utilities/entry114775.aspx – droidgren Mar 29 '12 at 19:22

Edit strings of exe file with no resources

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