Windows 10: How to edit or replace Shell32.dll ?

Discus and support How to edit or replace Shell32.dll ? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi, so I've been doing a full aesthetic "downgrade" of my laptop for it to be more like Window's XP, as it's what I'm fond of, and was wondering if it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Nova Berry, Nov 29, 2024.

  1. How to edit or replace Shell32.dll ?


    Hi, so I've been doing a full aesthetic "downgrade" of my laptop for it to be more like Window's XP, as it's what I'm fond of, and was wondering if it was possible to replace or edit the Shell32.dll located at ["C:\Windows\System32\shell32.dll"] so that the default icons were that of XP. I have an XP shell32 downloaded but replacing files manually is tedious and there are some things I can't edit for some reason. Tysm !!

    :)
     
    Nova Berry, Nov 29, 2024
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  2. 95Viper Win User

    Windows 7 - Explorer Has stopped Working - SHELL32.dll

    Looks to be a problem with shell32.dll, more than likely, a shell extension from some other program you are using.
    Look to your event manager in the administrative tools for clues.

    Replacing explorer.exe or the shell32.dll. will do nothing for the problem.
    You need to figure out which program has the incompatible or bad shell extension.
    Also, make sure your system/programs updates are up to date.
     
    95Viper, Nov 29, 2024
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  3. shell32.dll and desktop.ini

    Hey guys

    i am seeing many desktop.ini popping up in multiple folders... I know many of you are going to ask, so "Yes", i did change the option to show hidden system files. Im just curious, is it normal for so many desktop.ini files to pop up in random folders?

    I have another question, i noticed that many of them are utilizing shell32.dll. and example of this is:

    LocalizedResourceName=@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-21799

    My other question is, what does "shell 32.dll -21799" do? I also notice that other desktop.ini files are calling
    shell32.dll but with -2XXXX. Where can i find a translation of what 21799 does along with all the other calls that are made.

    Thanks for your help
     
    yesyesyes_79, Nov 29, 2024
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  4. How to edit or replace Shell32.dll ?

    Shell32.dll file was removed from System32, now computer won't boot.

    I mistakenly moved my Shell32.dll file from the System 32 folder. After restarting the computer, it will not boot. It only reaches the "Please Wait" screen, and hangs there forever. Booting in safe mode/safe mode with networking does the same thing.

    I've also tried starting windows 10 on volume 2, an option I was given from the recovery screen thing, but it freezes on please wait too.

    I managed to reach the command prompt and run sfc /scannow, and it failed. I followed the steps essenbe posted here Computer won't boot after replacing imageres.dll and shell32.dll but I don't see a way to copy/paste from that screen. It just asks me to select where to install windows, but does not show any files.

    I've been searching the internet all day for a way to fix this, I've tried every solution I could find, and nothing has worked.

    The shell32.dll file should currently be located in a folder inside of the documents folder.

    Thank you for your help, I truly need and appreciate it.
     
    Lizzie Jo PC 11, Nov 29, 2024
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