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Changing the Windows XP Start Button Icon
By: Nilpo/Developer Shed Staff Writer
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    2007-04-10

    Table of Contents:
  • Changing the Windows XP Start Button Icon
  • Editing the bitmap.
  • Replacing the graphic.
  • Wrapping things up.

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    Changing the Windows XP Start Button Icon - Wrapping things up.


    (Page 4 of 4 )

    Wipe your forehead, that wasn’t half as hard as you thought it would be, was it?

    You’re start button should now look something like the one above.  If it does, you’ve done it correctly.  If it doesn’t, you can open Resource Hacker and try again.

    If something goes wrong, you can replace the damaged Explorer.exe file with the backup that you created when we began.  You’ll need to make sure the file isn’t in use before trying to replace it.

    What?  You didn’t take the time to create a backup?

    In case of emergency, if you didn’t create a backup, you can replace Explorer.exe by expanding it from your original Windows CD or the Restore disc provided by your PC manufacturer.

    Well, if that wasn’t enough for you, be sure to stick around for the final part in this series when I show you step-by-step how to change the start button background without having to use unnecessary third-party apps or installing any new themes or theme managers.

    You won’t want to miss it.  Until next time…


    DISCLAIMER: The content provided in this article is not warranted or guaranteed by Developer Shed, Inc. The content provided is intended for entertainment and/or educational purposes in order to introduce to the reader key ideas, concepts, and/or product reviews. As such it is incumbent upon the reader to employ real-world tactics for security and implementation of best practices. We are not liable for any negative consequences that may result from implementing any information covered in our articles or tutorials. If this is a hardware review, it is not recommended to open and/or modify your hardware.

       · Part two of my "Hacking the Windows XP Start Button series". It's time to change...
     

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