Cannot replace imageres.dll (win\system32), File in Use?

Trying to change the "imageres.dll" file to remove a stupid theme this
computer came with. I've modified the file using ResHacker using all
the proper image resolutions (and the images I want, the regular vista
ones), but it will not let me overwrite the file.

It seems to have nothing to do with permissions (they are all enabled
properly), but I get the error as "Can not overwrite this file because
it is in use by another program". What else can I do to try and replace
it?


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KBeck
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As standard you don't have permissions to write to the file. Take ownership
and give yourself write permissions,

Also check if the file is being used
In a command prompt (type command in Start's search box then right click and
choose Run As Administrator) type

tasklist /m /fi "modules eq imageres.dll"
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"KBeck" <> wrote in message
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>
> Trying to change the "imageres.dll" file to remove a stupid theme this
> computer came with. I've modified the file using ResHacker using all
> the proper image resolutions (and the images I want, the regular vista
> ones), but it will not let me overwrite the file.
>
> It seems to have nothing to do with permissions (they are all enabled
> properly), but I get the error as "Can not overwrite this file because
> it is in use by another program". What else can I do to try and replace
> it?
>
>
> --
> KBeck
> Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com
>

On Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:14:07 +0100, KBeck wrote:

> Trying to change the "imageres.dll" file to remove a stupid theme this
> computer came with. I've modified the file using ResHacker using all
> the proper image resolutions (and the images I want, the regular vista
> ones), but it will not let me overwrite the file.
>
> It seems to have nothing to do with permissions (they are all enabled
> properly), but I get the error as "Can not overwrite this file because
> it is in use by another program". What else can I do to try and replace
> it?

In addition to the other responses - you might also be able to do it by
booting to safe mode with command prompt.

Be sure to rename the original, or copy it somewhere safe, so you will have
it as a backup :-)

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Gene E. Bloch (Stumbling Bloch)