Better way to modify shell32.dll??

[dncwalk99]

Is there a best way or even a safe way to replace it?  I've hosed my system 2 times today trying to replace that one file.

[ka-la]

Yes there is, thats how I used to do it:

copy shell32.dll to your desktop, modify it, rename it as shell322.dll , copy this to system32,

now open up CMD with admin rights, and enter            rename shell32.dll shell32original.dll           press enter
then insert             rename shell322.dll shell32.dll               press enter
reboot and voila

[dncwalk99]

I was changing bitmaps 634 and 635.  As it stands.. I don't even have a control panel anymore.  Time to format anyways.

[3am]

I replace them using Restorator. Make sure they are 32 bit bitmaps ( that killed me a couple of times when I was first modding system files).

[Panda X]

If you break shell32.dll due to syntax error or placing a 32-bit in the 64obit folder or vice versa it's best to have a DVD you can boot into and replace the file. Alternatively edit those files in a virtual machine and when you can confirm it working use it on a host.

[ka-la]

I remeber that the below tricks didnt work for me because of : it said i cannot replace the file because its being used by another program ( after taking ownership) , when renaming and trying to copy new one it didnt pop-up the UAC message because it break the UAC, so the CMD method worked best for me