Introduction:
The program uses the NTFS alternate data streams support to create a visual real time viewing and editing of ADS. The program detects ADS in files and displays them inside an explorer window. The program will completely integrate into windows explorer, and will be activated from the menus.
Implementation:
Using the API function Backupread to search for ADS on drives, directories and files. Also, using the class BandObjects to integrate into Explorer.
Methodology:
The NTFS has implemented support for ADS to interact with MAC resource forks (a type of ADS). Today, this option uses many properties of the windows file system including icons, summary information etc. Now, we can use this feature to create, edit and view our own ADS. Using a simple DOS "echo" command, it is possible to create ADS, and using several APIs, it's possible to view them, since they are hidden. The program uses these API functions and taps over the explorer to create a hybrid of explorer and ADS Detector.
