Focus Rectangle Remover Patch

Since Windows 3.11 or even earlier, we had this ugly focus rectangle shown in almost every window, and most annoyingly, on items that are selected and have different signs to tell us they are in focus.

So I've patched USER32.dll to remove that thing.

Notes:

If you don't know how to avoid Windows File Protection and replace system files, don't uses this patch.
It is only for Windows XP SP2, the version of the patched USER32.dll is 5.1.2600.2622. If the version on your computer is different, results are unexpected.
The patched file contains icons from FlyakiteOSX v3.5. Credits to Flyakite for that.
A universal patch for every Windows version (including Vista) will come soon, and won't require messing with system files.

Enjoy

user32.zip

Attachment: user32.zip

#430211

Wow, I've been wanting this!I don't want to change my icons though, and what do you mean in the first bullet? Is this hard to install?

#430216

WHOO HOOO!!

you're amazing localhost million thanks for this

#430219

how about a before and after screenshot hehe

#430227

thank you, i've always despised that 'feature'

#430231

This removes the rectangle on the dialog buttons as well? Damn, great job man.

#430243

Sweet--you're branching out .

-NC

#430253

Since Windows 3.11 or even earlier, we had this ugly focus rectangle shown in almost every window, and most annoyingly, on items that are selected and have different signs to tell us they are in focus.

So I've patched USER32.dll to remove that thing.

Notes:

If you don't know how to avoid Windows File Protection and replace system files, don't uses this patch.

It is only for Windows XP SP2, the version of the patched USER32.dll is 5.1.2600.2622. If the version on your computer is different, results are unexpected.

The patched file contains icons from FlyakiteOSX v3.5. Credits to Flyakite for that.

A universal patch for every Windows version (including Vista) will come soon, and won't require messing with system files.

Enjoy