Hacking RUN Dialog Box in Windows XP – Version 2



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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:

images.zip

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:

run_v2_code.txt

You can change the strings according to your needs.

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80 Comments

  • VG

    ^^ It'll remain.

  • i dont have a 405 location at the shell32.dll. where do i add the 405 bitmap

  • do i have to restart to see the results

  • 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

    ^^ Yep. First patch your system using WFP Patcher.

  • :!: Help me here man!!!!!!

    i have used this hack and it does not appear!!!!!
    I used everything u said to do,
    it doesn;t work

    helpppppppppppppppppp!!!!!!!!!!!

  • no need know
    its finally fixed!!!!!
    anyway
    nice work

  • WFP only works on XP, and I have Vista. Do you have a substitute for Vista?

  • Thnks man , Its a GREAAAATE Hack :eek:

  • Hey VG I got a question, The RUN Dialog Box V2.0 and the XP -> Vista Process Dialog conflicts. You said I have to put the BMP in the 404 Spot. That's the same place ALSO needed for the "Vista" process dialog box. Anyway to fix it so they don't conflict? AND do you know how to undo the "Vista" Process Dialog without replacing my shell32.dll?

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