Modifying User32.dll

[ceerp]

I am working on an XP SP2 build that has custom icons and bitmaps throughout many system files. The only one left to modify is user32.dll.

The problem is when I change the cursors (using ResHacker) and then replace user32.dll in system32 the system crashes during boot, just before logon.

I have tried running MODIFYPE user32.DLL -c but this doesn't help. The replacement cursors are 32-bit whereas windows cursors are 2-bit, would this be the problem?

Has anyone managed to bodge user32.dll successfully? I know I could apply a cursor theme using the registry at T-12 but then it wouldn't be a true use of windows - it's like using StarDock for applying icons, for instance. Even if a theme was applied, you would still get the windows pointer prior to login which screams of inconsistency!

I'd appreciate any wild ideas!

[MCT]

thats why it crashes, cuz the dll has already implemented the use of 2bit icons, so if u want 2 change the colors, thats about all u can do

[ceerp]

I remember you were looking to change the colour, did you go for orange?!

I have managed to replace the pointer with the 32-bit cursor and after a modifyPE it was accepted, so now I have a black pionter that occasionally changes to a white one with an egg timer!

So that goes against the idea of 2-bit colour but I can't get windows to accept a version with more than one cursor changed. Any ideas?