Editing system files in Vista?

agw_01 · 10 Aug 2008 at 01:10

Hi guys,

Trying to edit a few files in /system32/ and it would seem that Vista is an over-protective piece of **** and won't allow me to do so.

I'm logged in as an Administrator and have even tried taking ownership of the folder, but it still won't let me do anything. Tried UAC on and off but I can't seem to get any further.

Looking for tips on how to turn the file system protection off completely. Group Policy editor didn't really help either.

Thanks

IAmATeaf · 10 Aug 2008 at 21:15

What files are you trying to edit?

agw_01 · 10 Aug 2008 at 21:20

shsvcs.dll
themeui.dll
uxtheme.dll

Trying to replace them, rather than edit them

Confused · 11 Aug 2008 at 11:41

I think what you'd want to try is renaming the existing files, then pasting the new files in, rather than trying to overwrite the existing file.

agw_01 · 16 Aug 2008 at 12:52

Sorted, thanks Confused

I had to take ownership of the file first, then change the permisisons and then it'd allow me to rename it.

Cheers!