shell32.dll

Hi I wanted to know how to save my shell32.dll with reshack? I changed the icons in the dll but cant save cause somethings in use. So what do I need to close to save the new shell32.dll

#308192

save it elsewhere on your hardrive then replace it by using replacer

#308193

Shell32.dll is pretty much always in use, so you have to use something else to overwrite it. Make a copy of the original shell32.dll, paste it in another folder, and make your changes with ResHack. Then make a backup copy of the original shell32.dll just in case something goes wrong or you want to return your system to the way it was (it's either copy the file or do a fresh install of Windows lol). Then use a small program like Replacer to replace the original shell32.dll with your modded one.

http://www3.telus.net/_/replacer/ - Free, safe, and easy to use.

#308195

thanks guys or gal lol

#308199

Id just like to mention, when I reshacked my shell32.dll, I replaced it using MSDOS. The replacement was successful, but when I booted up my computer, there was a "corrupted" shell32.dll file.

#308250

Ok this is my first post

You have to replace the file as sakurakira said. But he forgot to tell you that you have to replace the file in C:WINDOWSsystem32dllcache as well. this is how i do it:

1. rename shell32.dll in C:WINDOWSsystem32dllcache to shell32.old and copy your modified shell32 here.

2. rename shell32 in C:WINDOWSsystem32 to shell32.old and and copy your modified shell32 here.

Windows will ask you to put the original XP CD in your CD-Rom drive because some system files has been changed, just say no and after the reboot it should work fine

PS. Sorry for my bad english

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