kryptonate Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 (edited) I don't have a dllcache folder (yes, every hidden folder is being shown) in system32, but I do find uxtheme.dll in system32 :huh: strange Edited May 9, 2004 by kryptonate Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2083679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Veteran Posted May 9, 2004 Veteran Share Posted May 9, 2004 but I do find uxtheme32.dll It's uxtheme.dll Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2083788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonate Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 yeah srry, typefault. I used the Replacer but it f*cked up my themes. I managed to get the original Windows XP to work by using the windows cd but any other theme is screwed :(. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2083799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
memNOC Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 i really don't see how Replacer/batch files/manual installation seems to work for some and not for others.. in my case (and everyone whom i patched uxtheme on XPPro) manual installation as described by vorte[x] has worked every single time without errors.. i've only done that like 5 or 6 times tho.. the rest, Replacer is the easiest, fastest, and most reliable way to do it.. if a certain method doesn't work for you (and there's no hardware issues, obviously) you're just not doing it right.. i can understand vorte[x]'s frustration and i can just picture the countless messages he gets just because some idiot is dumb enough to get in stuff way over his head.. right on brother (Y).. i hope this will be the last time (christ, it's been 3 years since people started patching uxtheme) you'll have to explain this.. spread the joy. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2083848 Share on other sites More sharing options...
propeller Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 Thanks. Worked great. Does anyone know if the neowin uxtheme patcher program have an updated dll or an old one? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2083858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpd Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 yeah srry, typefault. I used the Replacer but it f*cked up my themes. I managed to get the original Windows XP to work by using the windows cd but any other theme is screwed :(. Didnt work for me either. Try it in safe mode :yes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2083879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfoos Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Just an addendum to vortex's original post..... For anyone with doubts as to the safety of patched uxtheme.dll files I highly suggest that you patch your own original source file. Fire up a hex editor and search for 81EC800000005657 (for xp, xpsp1 and some earlier builds of sp2) or 81EC88000000A124 (for sp2 build 2126 (realy not sure when they changed the sub routine) and replace it with 33F68BC6C9C20800 (it's at offset 0x13250 in sp2 build 2126) . Save it and swap it using the manual method. That way you have complete control over the modding and replacing of your file. :) .....Hey vortex, is the changing of the last 2 bytes of the file some sort of mark for you?? Just curious. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2124193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubanPete Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Batch didnt work for so i did it manually but like has already been said windows didnt replace the file in system32 so i had to manually do it before i could start explorer Thanks! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2124326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Khan Reviews Posted May 18, 2004 Reviews Share Posted May 18, 2004 ... and when it doesn't work, you'll be the first to complain so. Do it the manual way and save yourself troubleshooting any problems down the line. :yes: eh. if you use replacer correctly it works 100% just like any other method. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2125026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celo Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 No, DLLCACHE folder here? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2143977 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celo Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 (edited) Got it, thanks! Edited May 22, 2004 by Celo Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2144161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToryAmos Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 attached is a patched uxtheme.dll from xp pro+sp1a. if anyone wants it uxtheme.dll.rar Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2144610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornett Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Why not just use the Neowin uxtheme multipatcher, or am I missing something here? I find it only works in safe mode though... https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=140707 :) Not meaning to rain on your parade... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2144629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
configure Veteran Posted May 22, 2004 Veteran Share Posted May 22, 2004 Well, it's nice to do it manually so I love it when these guys share how things can be done ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2144667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornett Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Yeah, that's cool.... Just wondering. :) I suppose it's useful in case the multipatcher doesn't work. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2144670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimy Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 mod should make this a sticky i just use winstyler in tu2004 saves me tons of time Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2145593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.K.R. Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Before you continue, please don't misinterpret my bluntness as being "full of myself". I'm not, ask around - This is just me.I'm sick and tired of the constant spewing of misinformation from message board to message board, therefore I took the time out of my schedule to write this up for all current and future users. Read this before wasting someone's time with your stupid questions. Common Questions = = = = = = = = = = = = = = https://www.neowin.net/forum/style_images/N...-674/icon11.gif *grumble* Why does Microsoft keep changing the uxtheme.dll? What are you talking about? This file has undergone very minor alterations. Did you not realize that this file is replaced after the application of a service pack? The signature analysis subroutine that is patched hasn't changed (or changed much) since late Whistler builds. https://www.neowin.net/forum/style_images/N...-674/icon11.gif Why would I use this altered DLL? This compromises overall security! The subroutine that's patched simply and effectively skips over the theme signature check. Nothing more nothing less. You should be more worried about letting users use your floppy disk drive. If you still feel uncomfortable using the patched file, then don't and shut up. Spare us having to read your babble. https://www.neowin.net/forum/style_images/N...-674/icon11.gif Is there a patch for X? Where do I get it? You can always find the latest UxTheme patches on my site at http://vReality.net (or http://vortex2050.dyndns.org:8080) I do not distribute my patches anywhere else - Mirrors claming such are lying. https://www.neowin.net/forum/style_images/N...-674/icon11.gif Are you the uxtheme vorte[x]? Yes and no. I am not the originator of the patch however I do patch newer files to keep current. As far as I know, the original patch was rolled out by TGTSoft as a temporary solution at bypassing the signature checking subroutine (I say temporary because they now use kernel mode drivers/etc. to do the patching on-the-fly). I do, what I do, to continue offering the public with a totally free alternative to their StyleXP product. https://www.neowin.net/forum/style_images/N...-674/icon11.gif Do you test your patches? It doesn't (insert adjective here) work! You obviously do not know what you're doing and/or didn't install it correctly. I have only screwed up one UxTheme in my life, and I rectified the issue and pulled down the invalid file that same hour. It's unlikely you have a bad patch, trust me. Installation, the correct way. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Ok, now that we cleared that up, here's how you PROPERLY install the patched uxtheme.dll in 3 easy steps. Throw away/delete your silly patchers and whatnot as they're too slow to keep up with new releases. You DO NOT need safe-mode for this - Don't be silly. https://www.neowin.net/forum/style_images/N...-674/icon11.gif 1) Remove (delete) the uxtheme.dll files in the following directories in the correct order: - C:\Windows\ServicePackFiles\i386 (if path doesn't exist, ignore) - C:\Windows\System32\Dllcache (hidden directory, duh) https://www.neowin.net/forum/style_images/N...-674/icon11.gif 2) Copy the patched uxtheme.dll file into C:\Windows\System32\Dllcache folder. https://www.neowin.net/forum/style_images/N...-674/icon11.gif 3) Rename the uxtheme.dll file in C:\Windows\System32 to uxtheme.original and reboot (ignore windows file protection errors) An alternative to using the steps above would be to use a simple batch script (put in same dir as patched uxtheme.dll) @echo off del /q c:\windows\servicepackfiles\i386\uxtheme.dll del /q c:\windows\system32\dllcache\uxtheme.dll echo Allowing WFP to do it's work... (cheap sleep hack) @chkdsk >nul copy uxtheme.dll c:\windows\system32\dllcache\uxtheme.dll ren c:\windows\system32\uxtheme.dll c:\windows\system32\uxtheme.original @shutdown -r -c "Restarting! shutdown -a to abort!" -t 10 Hope that helps clear up some things - I'll add onto this, should the need arise! Revision 01: Spelling mistake of the word 'compromises'. Revision 02: Fixed batch (Thanks Liquid) Revision 03: Added disclaimer to beginning of post Revision 04: Cleared up batch file usage. Thanks for creating this FAQ. Mods, please make this a sticky. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2145639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfoos Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 attached is a patched uxtheme.dll from xp pro+sp1a. if anyone wants it Thanks for sharing but, that uxtheme is the same for ALL versions of XP SP1. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2169528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vortex2050 Posted May 28, 2004 Author Share Posted May 28, 2004 Hey vortex, is the changing of the last 2 bytes of the file some sort of mark for you?? Just curious. It's for source control. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2176510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfoos Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 It's for source control. Yeah, I gathered that after I posted.... vx=vortex. Anyway, thanks for responding, and thanks for the patched files. :yes: On a off topic note............. You wouldn't happen to know the offset/s for sfc_os.dll xpsp2 build 2126, would ya? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2180022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banzai Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 I think this should be in the guides forum, it needs to be filled a bit more. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2180396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuarterSwede Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 Awesome guide! Thanks for the help. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2358192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuarterSwede Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 Yeah, that's cool.... Just wondering. :) I suppose it's useful in case the multipatcher doesn't work. I thought the post was great because there isn't a multipatcher for SP2 yet (that I could find). This Guide worked perfectly. Mod sticky please! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2358216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsinho Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Hi friend Vortex 2050 Congratulations, congratulations and again congratulations YOU are the best friend on the WEB is true, why I never more have problems with Uxtheme.dll since first builds of SP2, your patch is perfect without comments, only congratulations. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/143938-thinking-uxtheme-stop-and-read/page/2/#findComment-2359926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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