Hacking System Properties Dialog Box (Sysdm.cpl) in Windows XP

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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 "sysdm_original.cpl". Delete it and try to save the file in resource hacker.

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In this tutorial, 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 add in dialog box. Download the ZIP file, extract it and you'll get 4 BMP files:

Download BITMAPs

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 contents, then goto Dialog -> 101 -> 1033 and replace existing code with the copied code:

sysdm_code.txt

7. Click on Compile Script button.

8. Now to change the text "Microsoft Windows XP" & "Version 2002" (or similar):

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" (you can change "VISHAL GUPTA" with your name ) & click on Compile Script button.

9. At last Save the file and close Resource Hacker.

10. You can see an image in screenshot having "ask for Genuine Microsoft software" text. If you want to show it as well, then download following ZIP file, extract it and you'll get 2 files "OEMLogo.BMP" and "OEMInfo.INI". Copy both files to "%windir\System32\" folder:

Download Files

11. That's it. We have done. Now you'll get the same look as shown in the screenshot. Enjoy...

This article was posted in Resource Hacker, Windows XP.

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267 Comments

MajinPower

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

You'll have to disable "WFP" (Windows File Protection) service. Download WFP Patcher from Downloads section and run it in Safe Mode.
KHALID4EVER

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

i need for your help.
sud

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

VG, can you tell me (again) where i can found this in Windows VISTA?
VG

^^ 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

hello!vishal.........i am really excited,i followed evry step described above...but i cant see angelina pic in system properties box. while compiling script angelina's pic appears in script.plz reply how can i solve it?
VG

^^ 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

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?