How can I add a menu to an executable file that does not have one?

Question

I am just reverse-engineering an application I made for fun but since it doesn't have a menu. How can I add one?

I tried using IDA pro but no hope, same with OllyDbg.

Answer 1

If exe supports plugins or uses dll - you can

• use plugin functionality
• or make proxy-dll with required functionality.

or, find a free space in the executable and write a patch that adds a menu to your application.

useful WinAPI functions: CreateMenu, AppendMenu, InsertMenuItem

to Author,

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