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Can I modify game code by accessing the DLL files?

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Possibly, but be mindful of the licensing of the game and whether or not you are allowed to edit the coding.

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Can I change the source code of a windows DLL file? Can I change the source code of another application?

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Yes, but making changes is risky because because these are compiled files. If you want to change code, first backup your original files, then you can use the "Resource Editor" to edit and save the DLL.

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How do I find virus code in a DLL file?

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Scan it using an antivirus or a virus-scanning website like virustotal.com.

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I have a game, but it doesn't open. Any ideas why?

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This method is only applicable to .NET-coded DLL; if it's coded in C++ or Delphi, it most likely won't work.

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How do I decompile a C+ dll file?

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Most likely you can't––you will need advanced debugger to roughly read the machine code. You will need the pdb, which most likely isn't shipped together.

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Do I need to save a DLL file in order for the program to work correctly? If so, how do I do that?

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Just make a copy of that file. DLL files are necessary, do not delete it, or else a lot of stuff will break.

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