NOTE: Here I’ll describe how to change the first tab “General” in System Properties dialog box. Following is a screenshot of the dialog box which will you get after following this hack:
1.) I’m uploading some images, which will be required to be added in dialog box. Just download the ZIP file, extract it and you’ll get 4 BMP files:
2.) Open %windir%\System32\sysdm.cpl file in Resource hacker.
3.) Now we have to replace existing 1.BMP file with the downloaded one. To do this:
a.) Goto Bitmap -> 1 -> 1033.
b.) Click on Action -> Replace Bitmap ….
c.) Click on Open file with new bitmap… button.
d.) Select the new downloaded 1.BMP file and click on Open button.
e.) finally click on Replace button.
4.) Now we have to add remaining downloaded BMPs in the file. To do this:
a.) Click on Action -> Add a new Resource ….
b.) Click on Open file with a new resource… button.
c.) select 4.BMP and click on Open button.
d.) Give 4 in Resource Name and 1033 in Resource Language text boxes.
e.) Finally click on Add Resource button.
5.) Repeat 4th Step for other BMPs (5.BMP & 6.BMP) also. (Resource Name for 5.BMP & 6.BMP will be 5 & 6 respectively and Resource Language will be 1033 for both).
6.) Now download following text file, open it and copy the whole contents then goto Dialog -> 101 -> 1033 and replace existing code with the copied code:
7.) Click on Compile Script button.
8.) Now to change the text “Microsoft Windows XP” & “Version 2002” (or something like that):
a.) Goto: String Table -> 12 -> 1033.
b.) Change the String in 180 to “Windows VISTA™ Ultimate Edition” & click on Compile Script button.
c.) Similarly goto: String Table -> 13 -> 1033.
d.) And change the String in 195 to “Hacked by : VISHAL GUPTA” (If u want, U can change “VISHAL GUPTA” with your name ) & click on Compile Script button.
9.) At last Save the file and see the magic.
PS: Here in the screenshot image saying “ask for Genuine Microsoft software” is the OEMLOGO.BMP which you have to place at %windir\System32\ folder. I’m attaching it too.
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Picassa243 said:
This tutorial is good for a person who is reading it for a customzation purpose but the script that has to be induced in the resource hacker has to be a bit more descriptive for those wishing to modify or edit their dialogue boxes. Therefore plz try explaining the functions of various commands written in the scripts to make the tutorial a much more useful one. Thankyou.
VG said:
Hi
Actually all part in this script represent the various controls which you see in a dialog box, like textbox, Bitmaps, buttons, etc.
This script is created automatically and you don’t have to write in manually.
You can just move controls using mouse, delete them or can add new controls and Resource hacker will automatically change the script.
earl said:
Hi Vishal! your hacking tutorials are great.Just want to ask about “Resource Hacker” is it a program or something like a script?coz I was looking in the download area but I couldn’t find one…without knowing this I don’t know where to begin..thanks..
VG said:
Thanks earl.
Resource Hacker is a software which can be used to edit windows files.
You can download and read about it here:
http://www.askvg.com/category/resource-hacker-tutorials/
earl said:
thanks..my bad..i didn’t know you made a brief tutorial about resource hacker..sorry about it but anyway thanks!you’re the best..
VG said:
You are welcome. I’m doing my best to put everything I know on this site. I just need support of others to make this site popular in this world.
BeeeeexD said:
Sir. i did place the OEMLOGO.BMP at the said folder. Nothing appeared?
Thanks. 
VG said:
^^ Thats strange. Did you put “OEMLogo.bmp” file in “%windir%\system32″ folder? i.e. if your windows is installed in C: drive, then you have to put the BMP file in “C:\Windows\System32″ folder.
MajinPower said:
“Compiler Error in line 3 at offset 9
Invalid statement: Text expected”
So if you can help me with this problem I will be thankful!
Supporting you VG
-MP
VG said:
^^ Thanks for pointing out the issue. I have put the code in a text file and have given the link in tutorial. So please try it again.
MajinPower said:
Ok yes now it has worked but another problem occurs after I finish I press save and nothing happens
It stays as the XP info and everything. I also tried save as and type in the file name C:\WINDOWS\system32\sysdm.cpl and then it says “Error Cannot be saved” What do I do please help me.
-MP
VG said:
You’ll have to disable “WFP” (Windows File Protection) service. Download WFP Patcher from Downloads section and run it in Safe Mode.
KHALID4EVER said:
Hi Vishal how r you.
may you help me to change angelina Jolie’s pictures by an Avi Video.
how can i make it and what is the script for that.
thank you very much vishal .
KHALID4EVER said:
i need for your help.
sud said:
Hi vishal,thats really good.it would be so thank ful if i can know how to learn hacking….i mean the best way to get the system into our hands.Iam a greant lover of tweaking………..so pls help me up.i would be very thankful………am really impressed with your job………want to b a part of it
M4573R said:
VG, can you tell me (again) where i can found this in Windows VISTA?
VG said:
^^ Not possible coz in Vista the file “sysdm.cpl” is only used for other tabs like Device Manager, etc. The main System Properties window is shown using many system files and registry. atm I have no idea but I’ll let you know if I come across something useful.
abh said:
VG said:
^^ You should disable WFP (Windows File Protection) service first. Download WFP Patcher from “Downloads” section, run it and then try to save the file.
abh said:
hey VG,my problem(i cant see angelina pic & OEMLOGO in system properties box. But while compiling script angelina’s pic & OEMLOGO appears in script) still happens,……..what can i do now?
VG said:
Try to open the file in Resource Hacker again and check whether it still contains the pic or not? If its there, then try following:
1. Download “Replacer” from Downloads section.
2. Open “%windir%\System32\DLLcache” folder (It’ll be hidden) and in this folder you’ll get another “sysdm.cpl” file.
3. Replace this file with your hacked one too.
It should help.
abh said:
hello VG,sorry,again i have to inform u that i cant find DLLcache in %windir%\System32 folder and using Replacer also the problem is still there.now…….?
VG said:
^^ It’ll be a HIDDEN and system folder, so you’ll have to enable “Show Hidden files/folders” option and disable “Hide Protected System Files” option in “Folder Options”. Otherwise You can just type “%windir%\System32\DLLcache” in addressbar of Explorer and it’ll open the folder.
abh said:
VG,i followed all the steps you recommended(’DLLcache’ opening & replacing the sysdm.cpl folder…) but my problem is still there.
Now,what I have to do?
VG said:
Send me the file and I’ll check it.