Solved Make "Network" icon have 5 bars permanently.

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I'm referring to the taskbar's "network" icon. I don't really mind what my real wireless signal strength is, but I want the "network" icon to always display with 5 bars.

Basically, I want my "network" icon to always display like this:


Even if the real strength is:
 

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You would need to change the icons in the netcenter.dll file
 

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You would need to change the icons in the netcenter.dll file

How do I find the file?

**EDIT**
Nevermind, found it in System32. You actually have to edit the pdhui.dll with Resource Hacker.
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion p7-1446s
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Next Gen AMD Quad-Core A10-5700 Accelerated Processor
Motherboard
MSI MS-7778 (Jasmine)
Memory
1 x 8 GB Samsung
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon 7660D
Sound Card
Integrated IDT 92HD73E Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP 2009 Series Wide LCD Monitor 20" diagonal
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Antivirus
Malwarebytes
Browser
Mozilla Firefox
Amazingly simple and funny solution!
If you dont mind disclosing it - why would you need such a thing?
 

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