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NOTE: If you are getting error "Can't create file...", that means you have edited and saved the same file in past and there is a backup file which need to be deleted before saving this file again. Go to the folder containing this file and you'll see a similar file having "_original" in its name. Delete it and try to save the file in resource hacker.
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In Longhorn the "Details Pane" was shown at Top but in Windows Vista its shown at bottom. Many ppl still like the good old top details pane like shown in my following AeroVG theme:
Here is a detailed tutorial for changing the "Details Pane" location from Bottom to Top in Windows Vista:
1. We'll have to edit "%windir%\System32\Shell32.dll" file. So first take ownership of this file using my following tutorial:
Add Take Ownership Option in File / Folder Context Menu in Windows Vista
2. Now open the file in Resource Hacker.
3. Goto "View -> Find Text" (or press Ctrl + F). It'll open Find box.
4. Now type following String in textbox:
layoutpos="bottom"
5. Click on "Find Next" button and it'll show the line containing this text.
6. You have to just replace "bottom" word with "top".
7. When you have done, click on "Compile Script" button.
8. Now press "F3" key and it'll show the next line containing the same text. Again do the same mentioned in 6th step.
9. Remember! You have to replace "bottom" word with "top" only in following locations:
3, 4, 5, 6, 19, 20, 21
10. If you also want to show the Details Pane at Top in Browse/Save/Open dialog boxes, then replace "bottom" word with "top" in 27 and 28 keys too.
11. That's it. You have done. Now save the file and restart your system to take affect.
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surya said:
it is prompting that you need permission and tryagain
surya said:
It is prompting that cannot create file in system32\shell32
VG said:
You'll have to take ownership of file before editing it. Look at the "Add Take Ownership" topic in "Windows Vista" section.
surya said:
thank you vg
blue2107 said:
when i type in the text it says that it can't be found?
VG said:
^^ What exactly did you type?
Ronald said:
Dear Vishal,
I have taken ownership of the shell32.dll file and have made the suggested changes, and saved it successfully. I restarted and was dismayed to see no change at all. Do I now need to install your theme in order to get the same style windows as above or is there maybe another workaround you know but has not been discussed here. I have verified the changes to the shell32.dll file so i know it is correct according to your directions.
VG said:
^^ Is the default details pane showing at top in your Explorer?
Ronald said:
Dear Vishal,
I have got the beautiful details pane right where it is shown on your preview and now i can enjoy your Theme. Thank you
Ronald said:
Dear Vishal,
I feel pretty stupid not having that checked out already. here is a picture Great theme and I love the transparent title bar
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii286/superduperusername/desktopthankyou.jpg