Worf Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Hi.How do you edit the USER.EXE file?I have tried Resource Hacker and it gave me an error, but then found out that it needed to be edited in an Icon Editor.Now the problem is that my icon editor (Axialis Icon Workshop) gave an error saying that it is not a Valid 32 file.I then found out that you could edit the icons using microangelo, but when i try to load it up into it it tells me that there are no icons in this file.Many Thanks for your helpRegardsWorf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marxo Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 USER.EXE is a 16-bit application, therefore Resource Hacker can't open it. Try eXeScope: http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA003525/emysoft.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worf Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 Hi and thank you for you reply.I have tried this program but i am unable to see any icons as it is only showing up text files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marxo Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) Here is a tutorial about Resource Hacking, you can find links to applications for Resource Hacking, there are a couple so I would suggest finding the one that suites you more.Resources In Executables Edited June 9, 2009 by marxo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikant Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 May i know for what reason you want to edit User.exe and for Which Os. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worf Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 HiWant to change the Start Button Icon in WinXP.RegardsWorf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikant Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) HiWant to change the Start Button Icon in WinXP.RegardsWorfThat's what information was needed. If you would have specified it earlier it would haved saved your lot of time.Here is your answer.The Start button icon on the button is contained in the file 9x - (x:\windows\system\)user.exe2k - (x:\winnt\system32\)user32.dll In XP there are no icon in User.exe, that's why you were getting error as no icon and the question regarding editing user.exe. Yes you can edit it in IconLib software. You can download it from the below link.Download Iconlib.Sorry i forgot about your main Question about changing Start button icon. So for that you have to edit bitmap #143 in explorer.exe.I hope you got your solution. If any problem let me know.Edit :- you can edit User.exe in IconLib but of Windows 9x but not of Xp.Enjoy!!! Edited June 9, 2009 by manikant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worf Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 Thank you manikant.The site where i saw about editing the USER.EXE said for Windows XP.RegardsWorf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manikant Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Thank you manikant.The site where i saw about editing the USER.EXE said for Windows XP.RegardsWorfYou are Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glosshired Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 On 6/9/2009 at 8:16 AM, manikant said: That's what information was needed. If you would have specified it earlier it would haved saved your lot of time. Here is your answer. The Start button icon on the button is contained in the file 9x - (x:\windows\system\)user.exe 2k - (x:\winnt\system32\)user32.dll In XP there are no icon in User.exe, that's why you were getting error as no icon and the question regarding editing user.exe. Yes you can edit it in IconLib software. You can download it from the below link. http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/img503/331/downloady.gif Download Iconlib. Sorry i forgot about your main Question about changing Start button icon. So for that you have to edit bitmap #143 in explorer.exe. I hope you got your solution. If any problem let me know. Edit :- you can edit User.exe in IconLib but of Windows 9x but not of Xp. Enjoy!!! Try Microangelo Please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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