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I'm trying to modify my Windows Laptop to use my own custom icons. I found a software called "Resource Hacker" that can go into a file, and in my case, an executable, and change any data within it, like an icon. I'm currently trying to edit explorer.exe (C:\Windows\explorer.exe). When I try to save my changes to the file, it gives the error message "Cannot rename original file. Saving cancelled." I did some research, and apparently its because of Windows File Protection (WFP).

I tried:

  1. Running resource hacker as administrator
  2. I tried following the instructions here: https://www.askvg.com/how-to-fix-cannot-create-file-error-message-problem-while-saving-files-in-resource-hacker/
  3. Creating the SFCDisable DWORD in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon and restarting my laptop
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