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 VISTAâ„¢ 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

  • Thanx VG .... br0v can u tell me some thing abt linux how can i crack linux root password ????? :???:

    Regards
    Asghar Durrani

  • VG

    ^^ Sorry. I'm not a Linux user. :cool:

  • hi VG, :lol: can u post a additional TUT for the comnads in editing a . dll, and one more thing is it possible to edit all the dialog boxes, like the downloading dialog box, etc... and how to compile it to a installer.big thanks :grin:

  • Hello VG brov how r u ....... hope u ok :smile: VG brov tell me abt how to edit sysdm file in ISO file is it possible and how .... i want to make some changes in winxp SP2 and editing ISO file of windows ????

    Regards
    Asghar Durrani

  • VG

    Yep. Its possible. I'll post a tutorial about it very soon. ;)

  • Thanx a lot VG u tha gr8 .......... do it as soon as possible plz m wating ....... :lol:

  • Hello VG hope u ok .... VG br0v tell me abt how to creat Universal winXP SP2 image .... Work on all kind of desktop and Laptop's ..... is it possible or now ... wating fo ye reply brov :smile:

  • VG

    I think every Win XP CD will work for all laptops and desktops. Can you pls be more specific about your query? ;)

  • thanx fo reply ....Actually wat i want to do is need a universal xp cd rom like to take 5 or 6 min to take .......... like GHOST IMAGE or wat eva ... Universal IMAGE for all kind of desktop and Laptop's .....

    Regards
    Asghar Durrani

  • VG

    Nope. If you'll create such image, it'll only work for similar hardware otherwise Windows will not start.

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