Windows 7's File Copy dialog on Windows 8.1 (DWM ON)
May 1, 2022 4:12:51 GMT -8
Post by Jevil7452 on May 1, 2022 4:12:51 GMT -8
Well, it has happened. The Windows 7 file copy dialog is now available on Windows 8.1 without disabling DWM. That's one step closer to a 1 to 1 Windows 8.1 to Windows 7 transformation.
How it looks like:
File download:
files.catbox.moe/hequhc.7z (x64 architecture)
DISCLAIMER:
You are performing these modifications at your own risk. I am not responsible for fixing a broken system if something goes wrong.
Installation instructions:
Replace the Shell32.dll file in C:\Windows\System32 with this one. Create backups first. If the system does not boot, restore the original file, enable test mode and try again.
How was this done?
By patching the conviniently-named "CanDisplayWin8CopyDialog" function so it always returns false with IDA.
How to do it yourself?
1. Get IDA. The free version is good enough
2. Load the shell32.dll from Windows 8.1 into it
3. Confirm to download debug symbols.
4. Wait a while
5. Select Search > Text... from the menu bar
6. Type "CanDisplayWin8CopyDialog" into the search bar (Without quotes!!!)
7. Keep searching (Search > Next text) until you see something like this:
8. Put your cursor on the area highlighted:
(If IDA switches to something like this, put the cursor where the arrow points)
8. Select Edit > Patch program > Change byte...
9. In the Value box type: 33 C0 C3 and click OK. You should see something like this after that
10. Click Edit > Patch program > Apply patches to input file...
11. Check "Create backup" and click OK.
12. Replace the file, and hope you did everything correctly.
