Windows 7 editing msstyle file

[Reece]

Hello every1

I'm trying to edit the Basic Theme of Windows 7, but not finding elements. Do anybody have done this?

Thanks in advance.

[Hasib]

There's a way, but it's not that simple.

To edit a visual style, you'll need Style Builder (from TGT Soft), but this software is complicated to use, even more when it's the first time

[Philip Neri]

Try ResEdit . With ResEdit, skin/logon/shellstyle designers have a simple way to alter alpha mask bitmaps in a resource file. ResEdit auto-converts 32 bit BMPs to PNGs and back so you can edit the 8 bit alpha mask in your favorite editor. Good for LogonUI.EXE files. Also has a text and hex editor.

[Jackie]

I think it's kinda early to talk about theming Windows 7, as builds new are basically being released every 2 or so weeks. I'm waiting until RC1 to start messing with it.