uxtheme.dll

[thecryptkeeper]

hi i need to replace my uxtheme.dll with a hacked one but i carnt due to the file beeng used by windows can someone plese tell me how i can do this

[Zxian]

How did you try to replace it?

You should use the program Replacer to replace system files that are currently in use.

[thecryptkeeper]

and where can i get that?? i tried a direct coppy into c:\windows\system32

and i tried the same thing in safe mode

[Zxian]

The problem with trying to copy directly into the system32 directory is (a) the file is in use and (b)WFP will replace the file with the original if you did manage to replace that copy.

And as for where you can get it...SEARCH!!!

[ringfinger]

Another possible option.. safe mode? As long as the file isn't loaded you should be good to go.

[Zxian]

He said he tried in safe mode. I think the file is still loaded and in use, regardless of the fact that there are no themes loaded.

[ringfinger]

Whooops, didn't read that... sry. I suppose the replacer app is the only option then.

[Zxian]

Either that or replacing the original and the dllcache copy in Recovery Console (that's what I do ).

[indianarchie]

....or u can try what I did...copy the hacked file to the clipboard. Then rename the original file to something else (I renamed it to uxtheme_orig.dll), and paste the new file straightaway. That way WFP does not have enough time to replace it with another orig file.

and just by the way..isint there any windows utility which will let me replace system files? I dont want to load unnecessary third party apps just to get a small job like that done!

[Zxian]

Nope... no built in utilities wil do this. It wasn't really Microsoft's intention for people to hack their files and want to replace the standard ones with their own...

Although you can get around this with the simple Replacer. It's actually a batch file... so you could say that it is a MS app in a way...

[thecryptkeeper]

thanks for taht i tried the replacerlast night and it f**ked my system up so i had to re install windows ill give the rename a go

[Zxian]

umm... it did? or your file did? A badly patched file will cause your machine to not boot properly (if at all).

I'd suggest using a patching program for the uxtheme.dll file instead of manually replacing it.

Another alternative is to replace the uxtheme.dll file on your Windows install CD. That way you'll have full theme support without any hassle.

[thecryptkeeper]

ive found a patching utill that works a treat thanks for all your help

[alsiladka]

this is the tool is very good Replacer for win xp/2k try is out