Modifying SYSTEM32\Shell.dll

[Poltonis]

System: WIndows XP Pro SP2 (Updated)
Experience: Home User

Right Clicking a Folder /Properties / Customize /Change Icon: by default up
comes %SystemRoot%\system32\SHELL32.dll

Question: Can other customized icons be added to this Shell32.dll ?

Better still, can the default (%SystemRoot%\system32\SHELL32.dll) be changed
to something else, e.g. (Data Folder \ My Icons....?) without messing up
other System settings?
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[ju.c]

Can other customized icons be added to this Shell32.dll ?
Yes!!!

Can the default SHELL32.dll be changed to something else?
Don't.

Tutorial:
http://www.virtualplastic.net/html/art_hack.html

Have fun!

Do yourself a favour and save your current Shell32.dll, just in case.


ju.c

 

[ju.c]

I left out my second link. Here it is:
http://www.msfn.org/board/shell32dll-t18016.html


ju.c

 

[Poltonis]

Thanks ju.c for taking the time to reply.
I will be checking your links\suggestions and revert back asap.

 

[ju.c]

Your welcome, good luck.

And have fun too!


ju.c

 

[Poltonis]

Yes, this seems to be what I was looking for!
I will take your advise though and back up before doing "surgery".
Thanks again for your time and the two links.

 

[ju.c]

My pleasure, Poltonis.


ju.c

Yes, this seems to be what I was looking for!
I will take your advise though and back up before doing "surgery".
Thanks again for your time and the two links.