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Those aren't bugs which are because of bugs in 32-bit icon algorithm; those bugs are by design in Windows because of not implemented features or patch required. They're not present in Windows 98 RP, but that's another issue.

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Here you go: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showto...w=&st=&

Are you sure they're both 32-bit? Check them for transparency with some tool which is able to show it. I'm certainly looking for a way to provide 32-bit icons with 24x24 size into Explorer toolbar. It is easily possible by patching files, but i want to find a way to do it on the fly.

Use ntldr / ntdetect.com from Win XP or newer.

Version 1.5 attached to the first post - Fixed Explorer crash which can occur while image-lists are being refreshed - Added 32-bit icon support into taskbar (Note: not every application will support it. Opera and applications compiled on Borland compilers may not show 32-bit icons on taskbar)

Believe or not, this bug is known. However, i though it to be extremely rare. That's how reputation is lost, eh Wait please for 1.5 where i'll fix it. I just need to find time for that.

Bugs #1,2: known, random, weird, trying to fix. #3: not explored & not known how to fix: Windows XP also doesn't display all 32-bit .ico files, only some of them. #4: this bug happens because when 32-bit & non-32 bit image is composited, it is impossible to distinguish what result is. Render may be either with weird arrow or weird arrow and no image at all. Don't know what to do either. Other than that, i'll try to fix #1-#2, and also add 32-bit icons in taskbar at least.

This means rpl2k.dll was already registered from this or another directory. Try to unregister before registering. If it won't help, manually clean AppInit_DLLs.

Well, rebuild icon cache (or install 1.2 which will do this automatically)

Well, her banning was one of the reasons why i've mainly switched to the W2000 improving. I've wanted to write insulting posts about that several times but could stop myself from this - coz' it's useless.

Well. Alpha-blended icons in taskbar, window captions and Alt-Tab dialog is not supported now because they're drawn at deeper system level. note: you can workaround this now by using WindowBlinds, TClock3 and other skinning programs. I think i can patch at that level as well, however, i need to know which user32.dll version is *latest* now and where can I download it now. Edit: oh noes calls go to teh kernal Version 1.2 with following improvements attached to first post: - Shell icon cache is now rebuilt after installation - Rocketdock images issue fixed

Well. That's can also be because Shell Icon BPP not equals 32. [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics] "Shell Icon BPP"="32"(you may need to relogin) That entry is set when you register dll, but only for current user. Under other user, you must apply this registry change or re-register dll if possible. Oh yes. I've found the problem. The problem is that Rocketdock creates ILC_COLOR32 imagelist not ILC_COLOR32 | ILC_MASK. While this will work and display 32-bit icons under Windows XP (undocumented however), that will break any other icon that isn't 32-bit. But programmer was sure that there will be no such case? That's pretty bad! There are several solutions to that problem; i'll choose one that works best. Wait for 1.2

Does it work for anyone? I think it is Well, in such cases: 1) Make sure you're running 32-bit video mode. 2) Rebuild icon cache. The easiest way to do this is to open Display->Effects->Check "Large Icons"->OK, Display->Effects->Uncheck "Large Icons"->OK. 3) NVIDIA drivers were crap in all Windows versions (especially now - poor Vista users). In Windows 98, driver bugs were cureable by rotating screen by some angle and rotating it back. 4) Un-register and register dll again. 5) If you still don't achieve anything, post screenshots and/or Dependancy Walker logs for program.

Well, i've contacted author about that and managed to fix (workaround) this in version 1.1 (first post) Create empty file programname.exe.32bitimgl (where programname.exe resides) to force your programname to work with 32-bit images. With that (miranda32.exe.32bitimgl), Miranda displays 32-bit icons everywhere flawlessly! About upgrading: you should uninstall (unregister) rpl2k.dll first. Then reboot, replace dll with newer version, register new version, and reboot again (or logoff).

Here's the problem: http://miranda.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/...c?revision=4796 hImageList = ImageList_Create(GetSystemMetrics(SM_CXSMICON),GetSystemMetrics(SM_CYSMICON),IsWinVerXPPlus()? ILC_COLOR32 | ILC_MASK : ILC_COLOR16 | ILC_MASK,0,3); hIconsList = ImageList_Create(GetSystemMetrics(SM_CXSMICON),GetSystemMetrics(SM_CYSMICON),IsWinVerXPPlus()? ILC_COLOR32 | ILC_MASK : ILC_COLOR16 | ILC_MASK,0,100); This plug-in doesn't imagine itself Windows <XP with 32-bit icon support! So, possible solutions: * Ask author for change - Lie to Miranda what we're running on Windows XP - Force Miranda to get only 32-bit imagelists

I haven't used Miranda for a while. Can you please tell me which plug-ins/smilies i should install?

I'm sorry to multiply topics across the board, but i think you guys wanted this: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=93160

This program allows your Windows 2000 to display 32-bit icons. 32-bit icons were introduced in Windows XP. They're improving experience with high-color smooth images with alpha channel (i.e. shadow). It wasn't possible to view them properly in previous Windows versions. 2 years ago, i've started Windows 98 Revolutions Pack project, which allowed Windows 98 to display those icons (and later visual themes, new system applets, improved shell experience and so on). Now i'm presenting Windows 2000 Revolutions Pack. I hope it isn't late and some people like&use Win2000. So, it Requires: - Windows 2000, SP4 & IE6 preffered (not tested with IE5) - 32-bit video mode. If your videocard does not support it, you're out of luck. Installing RP 2.01 [attached to this post]: - Extract/Run setuprp.exe [safe mode recommended] - Reboot Uninstall: - In Add/Remove programs Pros: - does not patch system files; - consumes extremely little amounts of memory; - easy to install/slipstream. Example: (with Vista Icon Pack 3.0 applied) How to force application to display 32-bit image lists: This workaround cures black shadows or discolored images in programs which were written unaware of 32-bit icons with Windows 2000. Create "your program.exe.32bitimgl" file for your program.exe in the folder this exe resides. Viola! You can also use this trick instead of "256-color tray patch" for explorer.exe, however, this isn't the right way. I think. RPL2k202.zip

nonsense. What will happen if there is no defrag.exe? Maybe it is other Me defrag part (cvtapplog, taskmon) issue?

I don't use global hooks because there is no reliable API hooking methods in 9x. Instead, i hack system DLLs directly I swear now that i'll definitely make an Revolutions Pack version for 2000 too. AppInit_DLLs and VirtualProtect will help me. As for subpixel font rendering - well, man, you rock! It is incredible, fast and stable. However, my eyes hurt - but that is minor detail I'm really impressed that you could read that all.

Well, i'll use C++. Thank you for the links, however, i need something much lighter, i don't need saving/image effects/etc. I need only to load .jpg, .gif, .png and have my HBITMAP. Nothing more. Looks like i'll have to use parts from some libraries...

Do you know a small/fast/robust, open-source library which can load popular graphic formats? (jpg, gif, png, etc.) I can't find one small & powerful enough. I'd also like fast image resampling algorithm

This is a great project! I hope we'll be able to share expirience. So far, it does not work neither on my XP (doesn't show interface) nor 98 (slowdown-eat all resources-hang).

No, that's wrong. User/Organization/Serial was in USER.EXE only in Windows <95. And patching latest USER.EXE for win98 and winme will be enough. However, after patching i haven't noticed any stability improvements, all my resource-draining tests still usually hang system. So i don't think those patches will be useful. I wish i had an debug win9x version...