Solved Copying ExplorerFrame.dll to System32 puts it in SysWoW64 folder

[jmk123]

So I'm using the Elune theme for Windows 7, and I'm trying to use the ExplorerFrame.dll from it as well, but I'm having a strange problem.

I'm on Windows 7 x64, so I need to copy the ExplorerFrame.dll to both C:/Windows/System32/ and C:/Windows/SysWoW64/. I have taken ownership of the pre-existing ExplorerFrame.dll files in these folders and renamed them.

I'm aware that the 64 bit DLL goes into the C:/Windows/System32/ folder, and the 32 bit DLL goes into the C:/Windows/SysWoW64/ folder. For some reason, when I try to copy either the 32 or 64 bit DLL to C:/Windows/System32/, it will actually try to copy to the C:/Windows/SysWoW64/ folder.

I have absolutely no idea why it would be doing this or how to rectify this problem so I can copy the DLL into the C:/Windows/System32/ folder.

 

[Bongo]

Welcome to the Seven Forums

I have changed many system files and I have never come across that problem before, are you absolutely sure you have the right folder open when you try to copy them over?
To properly change a system file you need to take ownership give yourself permission and rename the old file and then copy in the new one look at Post #6 of this thread will tell you how to do it http://www.sevenforums.com/customization/179502-basic-networking-information.html#post1525656
Jerry

 

[Kaktussoft]

If you copy a file using a 64bits program it goes fine.

But if you copy with a 32bits program and copy to C:/Windows/System32/ it actually copies to C:/Windows/SysWoW64/ folder.

Excecutables use C:/Windows/System32 all the time for years. 32 bits are redirected to C:/Windows/SysWoW64 transparently... they don't even know

What copy program do you use?

 

[jmk123]

Welcome to the Seven Forums

I have changed many system files and I have never come across that problem before, are you absolutely sure you have the right folder open when you try to copy them over?
To properly change a system file you need to take ownership give yourself permission and rename the old file and then copy in the new one look at Post #6 of this thread will tell you how to do it http://www.sevenforums.com/customization/179502-basic-networking-information.html#post1525656
Jerry

Yes, I definitely have the right folders open, in fact I am copy/pasting the folder paths from this tutorial here: How to Install Custom Themes by =neiio on deviantART ("Explorerframe.dll Location" section).

All I did was install this registry key: Add “Take Ownership” Option in Files and Folders Context Menu in Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Windows 8 - Tweaking with Vishal, right click the files and clicked the newly added "Take ownership" option, then renamed the files, then tried to copy/paste the ExplorerFrame.dll from the Elune theme.

If you copy a file using a 64bits program it goes fine.

But if you copy with a 32bits program and copy to C:/Windows/System32/ it actually copies to C:/Windows/SysWoW64/ folder.

Excecutables use C:/Windows/System32 all the time for years. 32 bits are redirected to C:/Windows/SysWoW64 transparently... they don't even know

What copy program do you use?

I am using TeraCopy, but I believe it is the x64 bit version of TeraCopy as it's in my C:/Program Files folder, not my C:/Program Files (x86) folder.

 

[Kaktussoft]

I am using TeraCopy, but I believe it is the x64 bit version of TeraCopy as it's in my C:/Program Files folder, not my C:/Program Files (x86) folder.

That doesn't prove anything. Try to copy that dll in windows explorer

 

[jmk123]

I am using TeraCopy, but I believe it is the x64 bit version of TeraCopy as it's in my C:/Program Files folder, not my C:/Program Files (x86) folder.

That doesn't prove anything. Try to copy that dll in windows explorer

I disabled TeraCopy and it let me copy the file into the System32 folder, rebooted and had the updated ExplorerFrame.dll working and looking nice.

Thanks for the help.