Here is a list of Windows XP system files, which can be edited using Resource Hacker to change the look-n-feel of Windows:
Complete list of AskVG articles%windir%\System32\NToskrnl.exe : To change Windows Boot screen
%windir%\System32\Logonui.exe : To change Windows Login Screen
%windir%\System32\MSgina.dll : To change the text & background of Shutdown dialog box
%windir%\System32\Shell32.dll : To change a lot of things, like Progress dialog box (copying, deleting, etc.), Run dialog box, Context menu items, and many other things
%windir%\System32\Netshell.dll : To change flashing internet icon in system tray
%windir%\System32\Comdlg32.dll : To change the look of Open/Save dialog box, color box, print box, find & replace box, etc.
%windir%\System32\Comctl32.dll : To change the icons appearing in upper-right side of Open/Save dialog box.
%windir%\System32\Stobject.dll : To change volume icon & some other icons in system tray
%windir%\System32\mydocs.dll : To change My Documents icon
%windir%\System32\shdocvw.dll : To change Internet Explorer 6 icons and graphics
%windir%\System32\IEFrame.dll : To change Internet Explorer 7 icons and graphics
%windir%\System32\shimgvw.dll : To change image file icons, i.e., BMP, JPG, JPEG, GIF, etc
%windir%\System32\Sysdm.cpl : To change the System Properties window look
%windir%\System32\Winlogon.exe : To change the text, which you see in Login Screen, like applying user settings, logging off, shutting down, etc.
%windir%\Explorer.exe : To change Start button text, Programs Menu text (like Programs, Favorites, Documents, etc.)
%windir%\System32\browselc.dll : To change the Menu names in Windows Explorer as well as Internet Explorer
Windows XP Setup folder\I386\Winntbbu.dll : To change XP Setup look and text entries
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dg
hi vishal how if you change your name "vista gupta
VG
^^ lol. Where?
rudal76
oke
Ronak Agrawal
Thnks
fediafedia
Very usefull guide! I wanna ask Which menu do you edit to change properties to personalize (desktop rightclick)? I searched in shell32, but I'm not exactly sure which one.
VG
Thanks buddy. Its in "220" menu.
fediafedia
wow! thanks! Just what I needed for the Vista personalization program. Can I post a mini tutorial how to change the 220 thingy? ( in audition to this http://fediafedia.deviantart.com/art/Vista-Personalization-for-XP-71790857 ) I'll say it's yours and link to your site ofcourse!
One more question, is it possible to add icon or bitmap to context menus?
Screenshot: http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa213/fediafedia/personalize.png
VG
^^ OK. You can post it with credits. I have no problem.
Regarding to adding icon in context menu, I have no idea.
fediafedia
Thanks! I guess I don't need that icon, I'm not trying to build a vista clone here
Shahnawaz
everytime you right click on my computer you can see options such as map network drive,disconnect.One can remove these on a pc with no network connection specially on home(winXp PRO).
Just run gpedit.msc
>>user configuration
>>administrative templetes
>>windows component
>>windows explorer
now in the right side you will find option remove "map network..."
go to its properties and enable it.
Now refresh desktop you will now see no more map.. option