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[Kari]

Okay, one question: Can you open explorer.exe with restorator and replace the Bitmap (Without saving)?

No. Restorator shows this error dialog already when trying it. Anolis lets me replace but not save.

Kari

 

[sergiogarcia9]

No. Restorator shows this error dialog already when trying it. Anolis lets me replace but not save.

Kari

Okay if Anolis dont let you save try to save on the desktop instead (as explorer.exe).
Then go to the windows folder rename the original explorer.exe to explorer.exe.bak and copy the new one in there

 

[matt_0978]

Okay, one question: Can you open explorer.exe with restorator and replace the Bitmap (Without saving)?

no, save to somewhere else, eg Desktop

open an elevated CMD prompt

cd\
cd c:\windows
takeown /f explorer.exe
ren explorer.exe explorer.bak

then drag and drop explorer.exe into c:\windows

now copy and paste this at the CMD console, and press enter:

@echo off
taskkill /f /IM explorer.exe
explorer.exe

 

[Kari]

Okay if Anolis dont let you save try to save on the desktop instead (as explorer.exe).
Then go to the windows folder rename the original explorer.exe to explorer.exe.bak and copy the new one in there

Anolis doesn't let me choose where to save, so I copied explorer.exe to another location, opened it and changed bitmaps, and the saved it. No error dialog but nothing done; it doesn't change the bitmaps.

I've used Anolis earlier to change some icons, it has worked.

Kari

P.S. Like I said earlier, this is not so important.

 

[sergiogarcia9]

Anolis doesn't let me choose where to save, so I copied explorer.exe to another location, opened it and changed bitmaps, and the saved it. No error dialog but nothing done; it doesn't change the bitmaps.

I've used Anolis earlier to change some icons, it has worked.

Kari

P.S. Like I said earlier, this is not so important.

Thats weird I'm afraid i dont have a solution for your problem

 

[Kari]

OK, it's definitely not working here. Tested about everything, also what Matt posted here earlier. No big deal. Happy with 7 start orb.

Kari

 

[Ballistyx]

To my understanding you can't change the default Explorer.exe file.. if you want a custom one you have to open explorer.exe save it as a different name (like exploreredit.exe) and then change settings in regedit

 

[Klaw117]

there's a good "how to" in the Custom Themes, Icons and Start Buttons. thread. Look through that and you'll find it

edit: if you can't find it post back and I'll sort it when I get home

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:

How to edit:

• 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)

Repeat steps 3 -9 untill you’re satisfied. Enjoy!

By the way, how do you replace the explorer.exe file if explorer isn't being used, meaning you can't open anything?

Ummm, guys? Please help?

 

[tw33k]

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?

after you kill explorer.exe in task manager click new task run new process..then click browse and copy your modified explorer.exe to c:\windows. after that just run it and you'll have your new orb

 

[TheBull]

Hey Matt, try these mate,



View attachment Rose start.zip



View attachment Wales start1.zip

 

[matt_0978]

orbs don't look right!

OK, it's definitely not working here. Tested about everything, also what Matt posted here earlier. No big deal. Happy with 7 start orb.

Kari

Kari, use resource hacker mate and save ur edited explorer.exe to the desktop and use this simple script i made (assuming c: is ur users folder location and windows directory)

explorer.zip

Hey Matt, try these mate,

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i like those bull, but something is not right



i don't think it's ur fault tho. can anybody else help??

 

[TheBull]

Kari, use resource hacker mate and save ur edited explorer.exe to the desktop and use this simple script i made (assuming c: is ur users folder location and windows directory)

explorer.zip



i like those bull, but something is not right

View attachment 24263

i don't think it's ur fault tho. can anybody else help??

Matt, please try it with this PNG file first and if it does not work use the BMP file.



View attachment Rose start1.zip

 

[sergiogarcia9]

Matt, please try it with this PNG file first and if it does not work use the BMP file.

View attachment 24277

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I dont think you can replace BMP files with Png's I think it has to be Bitmap's
edit: Testing them now... Png now tested no luck You cant even choose a png file (pic 2) and if you select all files option this comes up (pic 1)
edit2: It still does that with the black when you move your mouse over it.

 

[TheBull]

I dont think you can replace BMP files with Png's I think it has to be Bitmap's
edit: Testing them now... Png now tested no luck You cant even choose a png file (pic 2) and if you select all files option this comes up (pic 1)
edit2: It still does that with the black when you move your mouse over it.

Did you try with the attached BMP zipfile Sergio? (Thanks for testing mate. Really want to get this right for Matt!!

 

[sergiogarcia9]

Did you try with the attached BMP zipfile Sergio? (Thanks for testing mate. Really want to get this right for Matt!!

The Bmp file is also tested Still a black box (You know around the Rose ) when you move your mouse over it

 

[TheBull]

Found this on Deviantart. Fire for WINDOWS 7 Start Orb by ~jxns66 on deviantART

Looks pretty neat!! (Flame effect on start orb) Haven't tried it, but maybe there is someone that wants to, and let us know!)



Here is the file downloaded,

View attachment ViGlance.zip

And the start orbs,

 

[TheBull]

The Bmp file is also tested Still a black box (You know around the Rose ) when you move your mouse over it

Jeepers, how about with these,



View attachment Rose start2.zip

 

[sergiogarcia9]

Jeepers, how about with these,

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View attachment 24286

Not working either

 

[TheBull]

Not working either

Sergio, can I ask you to try it one more time please mate!! (With this one.)



And the BMP,

View attachment Rose start2.zip

I really appreciate your help here buddy!!

 

[sergiogarcia9]

Sergio, can I ask you to try it one more time please mate!! (With this one.)

View attachment 24300

And the BMP,

View attachment 24299

I really appreciate your help here buddy!!

I works now what did you do to make it work?