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NOTE: If you are facing problems while saving the file after editing in resource hacker, then make sure you have disabled WFP (Windows File Protection) service using WFP Patcher, it can be found in our “Download” section.
Also if you are getting error “Can’t create file…“, that means you have edited and saved the file in past and there is a backup file which need to be deleted before saving this file again. Go to “System32” folder and you’ll see a file having “shell32_original.dll“. Delete it and try to save the file in resource hacker.
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Following is a screenshot of RUN dialog box which you’ll get after applying this tutorial:
Here is a step-by-step tutorial for making your RUN dialog box look-a-like mine:
I have attached both images, just extract them and add them as following:
1.) Open %windir%\System32\Shell32.dll file.
2.) Add 404.bmp at 404 location.
3.) Add 405.bmp at 405 location.
4.) Now download following text file, open it and copy the whole contents then goto Dialog -> 1003 -> 1033 and replace existing code with the copied code:
You can change the strings according to your needs.
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xbonez said:
this is nice. i’ll definitely try this out since i use the run a lot. also has a lot of flaunt value. oh and by the way, congrats for the website. have been waiting for this one for a while
VG said:
thnx buddy. Try it and u’ll love it.
BeeeexD said:
What a nice hack. i did the procedure( i hope correctly.
) but everytime i click “Run” on the start panel, nothing was changed. What could be the problem sir? 
VG said:
^^ Thanks. You need to take care following thing:
Patch WFP (Windows File Protection) Service, which automatically replace hacked system files with original files, thats why you’ll not see the changes. Just download WFP patcher and run it. You can get the patcher from “Downloads” section.
BeeeexD said:
it looks great. and it finally works.
welcome. I’ll be browsing more for XP hacks. 
Once again thanks. Peace out. 
VG said:
^^ You are welcome.
BeeeexD said:
Sir, could more version of your run dialogs? i find your designs cool. I would be pleased if i could use yours.
Thanks Vishal. 
BeeeexD said:
Sir, (corrections****) could you share more versions of your run dialog?
VG said:
I have left using XP now, so no more hacks.
You can make changes yourself using my Resource Hacker tut and can give the dialog box some unique looks.
BeeeexD said:
aww, thats sad to hear.
i guess i’ll have to do things the hard way ( my way! 
) Cheers. 
BeeeexD said:
Hoooray, a successful first attempt to create my own run dialog. and it looks cool, thanks for the tutorial and some resources.
VG said:
^^ Welcome and glad to see you are enjoying Resource Hacker.
mhr said:
can any one give screenshot of result
VG said:
^^ There is already a screenshot attached in the tutorial.
mhr said:
i did not see
VG said:
^^ Don’t know why you are not able to see the screenshot.
Anyway here is the direct URL of thye image. I hope you can see it now otherwise seems that the site “imageshack.us” is blocked at your computer:
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/2739/newpicturekw4.jpg
mhr said:
my ie ad blocker (included with ie7 pro (i installed it on ie 6 because ie7 makes computers slow) ) has mistaken imageshack as a advertiser
VG said:
^^ ah ok.
fahim Rana said:
Sir,
H R U?………………
Plz help me, i used WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL 2002 SERVICE PACK 2.
I tried to hack run dialog box using your method. but i could not. I do same as you told and i have see it when i changing using Resourse Hacker. but i restart my computer, i can’t see any effect.
plz help me.
thank a lot.
mhr said:
quote
“Following is a screenshot of RUN dialog box which you’ll get after applying this tutorial:”
the screenshot is on a vista or xp (will vista skin come?)
VG said:
^^ Of course its for Windows XP. I was using my “VistaVG” theme in XP. You can get it from “XP Themes” section.
M4573R said:
Where can i change the RUN dialog in Windows VISTA? In shell32.dll is no Dialog menu. Can you tell me this? I like this site!!!
VG said:
^^ Same “%windir%\System32\en-US\Shell32.dll.MUI” file.
M4573R said:
Ya thanx, it works!!
VG said:
^^ Welcome.
ROSHAN said:
I HAVE DONE MANY OF YOUR HAKING WORK LIKE CHANGING SYSTEM PROPERTIES,AND MANY MORE BUT I STUCKED ON A PROBLEM WHILE I TRY TO CHANGE COPY DIALOG BOX.
I DO ALL CHANGES REQUIRED BUT I CAN;T SAVE MY WORK AND HENCE NOTHINGWORKS SAME PROBLEM WITH RUN DIALOG BOX ACTUALLY WITH SHELL32.DLL FILE WORK.
OTHERWISE ALL WORK ARE NICE ESPECIALLY PUTTING ANGIE PHOTO ON SYSTEM PROPERTIES
VG said:
^^ Make sure that there is no “Shell32_original.dll” file in “System32″ folder. If its there, then delete it and then try to save again after making the changes. Now it should work.
Also make sure that you have patched WFP service using WFP Patcher which you can get from “Downloads” section.
Shashank said:
well a big fan of urs
sir can u tell send me the resource with this file u stated there complete file
>>>>>>THANKS
VG said:
^^ Thanks but I can’t send the file coz now I’m using Vista.
matt said:
How do i use this with Vista, can it be done?
VG said:
I hvnt used it in Vista, so can’t say. You can use my following tutorial:
Link
KHALIDEVIL said:
Hi Vishal
i need some helps from ya.
how i can use an avi file in run box. what’s the code to be used.
sorry for my english.
tnx a lot bro.
VG said:
^^ Pls check my “RUN Dialog box” tutorials and “All About Resource Hacker” tutorial in “Resource Hacker” section.
gmskindell said:
OK, my RUN box isn’t effected. And I’ve disabled WFP along time ago. The thing is, after compiling the script of the original shell32.dll the old RUN box isnt the one I normally see. So my system32/shell32.dll isn’t the right file for my RUN box.
Note: MY run box doesn’t have the “Run in separate &memory space” check box like the one in shell32.dll
VG said:
“Run in separate memory space” is an extra option which can be added in RUN dialog box using registry.
The RUN dialog box is shown from “Shell32.dll” file. Seems like WFP is still running in your system. Try to save the file at some other location and then use “Replacer” to replace default Shell32.dll file in “System32″ and “System32\DLLCache” folders with your edited one.
gmskindell said:
All good now. Thanks a ton
Miki said:
Hi Vishal
Please explain this section in detail
2.) Add 404.bmp at 404 location.
3.) Add 405.bmp at 405 location.
because I Did not know where I put them
VG said:
^^ Please read “All About Resource Hacker” tutorial in “Resource Hacker” section. I have explained in details how to add your resources in a file there.
Miki said:
Thanx v.much
vinoth said:
How can I add 404.bmp at 404 location.
Adnan Farooqui said:
it gives me error of cannot create file C:\Windows\System32\shell32.dll
what do i do know?
and where do i add 404??
VG said:
^^ Because you have already saved the file in past. Delete “shell32_original.dll” file in System32 folder and then try to save it again.
Adnan Farooqui said:
i get the same error when ever i do any thing with the shell32 file, help me plz
VG said:
^^ Make sure there is no backup file as I mentioned and also make sure you are logged in as administrator and have disabled WFP by using WFP patcher.
Adnan Farooqui said:
k it worked thanks! ok tell me one thing please
whenever i bootup my computer it asks me to set the date and time by going into BIOS by pressing F1, it has started happening recently so please tell me to rectify this.
and also tell me where do i hav to add 404 bmp
VG said:
^^ You have to change CMOS battery in your cabinet. It’ll be a small coin sized battery placed in motherboard. Purchase a new one which will cost hardly 20 bucks and replace the motherboard battery with new one.
Reg. to 404 BMP file, you need to add it at 404 location. Please read “All about Resource hacker” tutorial for how to add it.
Adnan Farooqui said:
thanks VG, i added new resource and it workd.
one last thing i would like to ask you is that i tried to change my bootskin using stardock software. i applied it from the software but when i reboot it shows me the custom skin but after that it gives a blue screen and resets again and it keeps happening till i go in safe mode and uninstall bootskin software.
help me out plz
VG said:
^^ Bootskin has issues with some computers. If you are facing problems, then use Tuneup Utilities.
Adnan Farooqui said:
Thanks VG. i hav been buggin u for a while now
Adnan Farooqui said:
just one thing if i change bootskin using tuneup utilities and then uninstall it will it remain changed or go back to default xp? cause i dont hav keygen or crack for tune up 2008
VG said:
^^ It’ll remain.
SanjeeKP said:
i dont have a 405 location at the shell32.dll. where do i add the 405 bitmap
SanjeeKP said:
do i have to restart to see the results
SanjeeKP said:
hey I didnt get the run dialog box. I could see how it would look in the res hacker dialog screen(after compiling script) but when I click run start menu i get the old one. what should i do.
is it something to do with WFP of something u’ve been saying 2 these people.
IF i download the patch will the problem be solved
VG said:
^^ Yep. First patch your system using WFP Patcher.
Moanis said:
i have used this hack and it does not appear!!!!!
I used everything u said to do,
it doesn;t work
helpppppppppppppppppp!!!!!!!!!!!
Moanis said:
no need know
its finally fixed!!!!!
anyway
nice work
M4573R said:
WFP only works on XP, and I have Vista. Do you have a substitute for Vista?