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I found a guide that tells you to use Resource Tuner, but when I try it, it can't open explorer.exe. Is there another program that will work?
Also, do I have to modify only the explorer.exe file in C:\Windows or do I have to do it in C:\Windows\System32 and C:\Windows\SysWOW64 as well?
Here was the guide:
By the way, how do you replace the explorer.exe file if explorer isn't being used, meaning you can't open anything?How to edit:
Repeat steps 3 -9 untill you’re satisfied. Enjoy!
- Open your explorer.exe backup with Resource Tuner (or a comparable tool)
- Extract the image files
- Modify the file(s) to your likes
- In Resource Tuner select “Edit Resource” to add the edited image. (Important: the filename has to be the same as the original file)
- Select “Save File as…” and create a copy of explorer.exe somewhere
- Make sure all explorer windows are closed
- In Task Manager, kill explorer.exe
- Replace the old file with the newly created one
- In Task Manager restart explorer.exe (File --> new task --> explorer)
Hey Matt, look at these mate, and tell me if they're OK. The Wales with flames one is a nightmare, it's too small, but I'm still trying.
rose3.zip rose4.zip
wales.zip wales1.zip
I would think so but here's a guide on how to do it yourself:
Your gonna use:
Restorator (http://www.bome.com/Restorator/)
Registry key (from the zip I sent to you) applied
BMP file (attached)
and last of all: Common sense
How to:
First backup explorer.exe
Open explorer.exe with restorator.
Find the folder "bitmap" and replace:
6801.bmp
6805.bmp
6809.bmp
with the one attached, overwrite the explorer.exe in the windows folder with this one.
Open task manager kill the process explorer.exe, and start it again![]()
Tried first with Restorator. Got this when trying to replace bitmaps:
Tried then Anolis Resourcer, thinking maybe my Restorator 2007 was an outdated version. Anolis gives this dialog when trying to save:
Would appreciate if you still got some tips but please, this is not so important so I do not want you to use too much time for this. You have better things to do.
Kari