Solved help me locate the .dll file for these

[mejoh73]

help me locate the dll file.
your opinion matter

 

[Bongo]

These are in the C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\Aero\ aero.msstyles in the image folder
background #974
border #975
side #979


These are in the C:\Windows\Resources\Themes\Aero\ aero.msstyles in the image folder
See screenshot, the white background is a fill color and the only way I know to change it is with Windows Style Builder.



The one on the left is in the shell32.dll and it is bitmap image number 632 and 633

 

[mejoh73]

thanks for replying

 

[Bongo]

You're welcome

 

[mejoh73]

btw, im still confused because when i open aero.msstyles using resource hacker.and narrow down to image folder 974.
all i see is hex and i dont know how to change it when its hex mode.

 

[Neutron16]

That is a PNG image file. Resource Hacker does not have viewer algorithm for those images. You can use alternative programs like Restorator (cost money).

Or you can export it the following way:
Highlight it in a list, - Action menu - Save resource as a binary file - name it "974.png"

After you modify it, you can replace original:
Action menu - Replace other resource.
In a new window open you file and type:
Resource Type: IMAGE
Resource Name: 974
Resource Language: 1033

 

[Bongo]

If you are going to edit the aero.msstyles I would recommend you do it with a copy (so you do not corrupt the original) and rename it and create a custom theme, look at post #38 of this thread it will show you how to start a new theme http://www.sevenforums.com/customization/135985-start-menu-color-change-4.html#post1358071
This will be a custom theme and you will need to do 1 of these 2 ways of Enabling custom themes for it to work.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/34579-enabling-custom-themes-windows-7-a.html
Or
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/28377-theme-how-apply-custom-themes.html?filter

Jerry

 

[mejoh73]

thanks for the warning.
if not, i might corrupt the file

 

[Bongo]

Not so much corrupt it but if you ever wanted to go back to the default aero theme you would not be able to unless you had a copy that's why it's best to make a custom theme from a copy.
Jerry

 

[mejoh73]

the restorator quite sucks because its only a trial version and i need to buy for full version.
i guess im gonna have to cling onto the resource hacker after trial period is over.

 

[Bongo]

Restorator is a very good program it makes editing system files very easy. I realize it's not a cheap program but I sent them an e-mail before I bought it requesting a discount and they sold me a student license which was at least 30% off.

If you are going to make custom themes editing the .msstyles I would recommend purchasing Ave's Windows7 Style Builder there is no trial for this but it is only about $22.50 US and it is a great program.
Jerry