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RedBullTaurus

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« on: May 30, 2002, 04:05:54 AM »
Hi members...
how to rename start menu button with other name like \"START\" to \"CLICK\"  without using external software...

I\'ve been trying this a lot of time..but can got it!!

thanks  in advance..

Offline MuffinAss

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« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2002, 03:53:13 PM »
Some entries in the start menu can\'t be set via settings in the registry but can be set via manipulating the shell.
Standard shell for Windows is EXPLORER.EXE. Use a hex editor (e.g UltraEdit-32) to make changes to binary files.
Always remember to make backups of your files before manipulating them !

Simple version
- Open EXPLORER.EXE with a hex editor.
- Goto hex address 02DF0E.
- You\'ll see 53 00 74 00 61 00 72 00 74, which is S t a r t (characters separated by nulls [#00] not spaces [#20])
- Replace characters with five characters of your choice.
- You can have shorter names by including spaces for remaining places.

That\'s it.

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« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2002, 05:31:22 PM »
Maybe you remember http://www.jsiinc.com/subj/tip4600/rh4610.htm.

There are some programs that allow you to do more though.  Never tried any of them.
Hope this Helps,

Twinkie

RedBullTaurus

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« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2002, 01:33:27 AM »
it\'s working!! thanks !!