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    hi guys, im trying to program a java application that can access(read and write) memory of another application. for example, an auto-move application for an online game. How is it done or what is it called or how am i gonna start?


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    Are you asking about changing the memory of an executing program from another program written in java? I don't think it can be done by java alone.
    I'd think the OS would prevent it.
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    so you would suggest me to write it in C++?

    the program i wanted to access is (.exe), might help

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    Sorry, this is a java forum, not C++
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    Default Re: how to access another application

    Quote Originally Posted by Norm View Post
    Sorry, this is a java forum, not C++
    sorry about that, but i asked for a java code or instructions that i can do in java...

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    I answered that question. See post#2
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    sorry but i wasnt satisfied by your answer what else i need to have?

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    Default Re: how to access another application

    As Norm said, you can't do this with Java as the language isn't intended for this kind of low level memory management. More accurately, you can but shouldn't.

    There are two workarounds. You can take a look at sun.misc.Unsafe. It's dangerous, undocumented and specific to sun JVM's but it's possibly to abuse it to gain direct access to memory. You will have to explore the JVM source for how this could be achieved. A better option would be to write the memory accessing function in C++ or C and write wrappers with JNI. Bare in mind that this kind of task is exceptionally complex and the operating system will fight against you.

    an auto-move application for an online game
    Sounds like a Robot is what you want.

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