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how do i change the buttons for "turn off computer" in the start menu with a different icon ?
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Edit C:\Windows\system32\shell32.dll with a resource hacker.
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Edit C:\Windows\system32\shell32.dll with a resource hacker.
hmm sounds too complicated ...i dont really wanna mess with .dll files
whats a resource hacker anyway ?

( :o forgive the ignorance )
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Basically, ure gonna go change the code written by Microsoft, and its easier then ya think. Basically like editing a Word document.
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do i need a special program ? from where do i do the editing?
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hmm it seems that i need this resource hacker to open the file ...any ideas where i can download such a program(or whatever it is ..)
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Might want to have a look at windowsblinds if you are looking to customize windows. Its very easy to use, and safer than doing it manually.

http://www.stardock.com/products/windowblinds/

oh, and if you want reshack gt it here.

http://www.angusj.com/resourcehacker/

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yeah i tried to download windowsblind and then it couldnt initiate the installation..:p
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Quote originally posted by Ooble ...
Edit C:\Windows\system32\shell32.dll with a resource hacker.
It still wails. What can I do about it?
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