Dllinjector.ini
[Settings] ; Injection technique (0=LoadLibrary, 1=ManualMap, 2=QueueAPC, 3=ThreadHijack) Technique = 0 ; Wait for DLL_PROCESS_ATTACH to complete (milliseconds) WaitTime = 500 ; Create remote thread in suspended state? (0/1) Suspended = 0
[Main] ; Target process name or PID TargetProcess = notepad.exe ; Target process PID (overrides name if set) TargetPID = 0 [DLL] ; Full or relative path to the DLL to inject DLLPath = ..\payloads\beacon.dll ; Optional: DLL entry point function (default: DllMain) EntryPoint = DllMain dllinjector.ini
Understanding how this simple text file drives complex Windows internals is essential for both building and breaking modern endpoint security. This write-up is for educational and defensive purposes only. Unauthorized DLL injection violates Windows security boundaries and may be illegal depending on jurisdiction and context. For example:
The file allows operators (or malware authors) to define parameters like which target process to inject into, which DLL to load, and what injection technique to use—all without recompiling the injector binary. The .ini file is typically found in the same directory as the injector executable (e.g., injector.exe ). For example: which DLL to load