Replace dll file in system32 folder

[hfnistelrooy]

Im trying to change a dll file in the system32 folder for all my windows 7 workstations on the network, I have tried to capture a package using WInstall but that does work (im guessing its permissions overwriting a dll in the system32 folder)?

 

Is there another way that this can be done? a bat file or a startup script?

[hfnistelrooy]

I have a batch file that I have created which changes the dll file to anme.dll.bak and then copies the new dll from the server share, it works when I run it as an administrator so I thought it would work as a startup script but it doesnt work... is there something simple that im missing?

[plexer]

XP had a file protection service to prevent system files dll's etc being overwritten.

 

What file are you trying to replace and why?

 

Ben

[hfnistelrooy]

Im changing the profile picture in windows 7, you need to change a dll in the system32 folder for it to work, set the batch file as a package and it is now working!

 

Now just another batch file needed to disable some services

[plexer]

You don't need a batch file to disable services that can be done quite easily with a GPO/GPP.

 

Ben

[plexer]

I'm suprised this doesn't break the microsoft T&C's like modifying the original gina was for XP.

 

Ben

[mac_shinobi]

GPP or the expand command ( if it still exists ) to replace the file using a script ( bat, vbs , powershell ) ??

[Arthur]

I'm suprised this doesn't break the microsoft T&C's like modifying the original gina was for XP.

It probably does.

[hfnistelrooy]

You don't need a batch file to disable services that can be done quite easily with a GPO/GPP.

 

Ben

 

Trying to stop Windows Defender from starting automatically and there is no option for it via GPO (on a server 2003 network) unless you know how it can be done?

 

Ill look into the dll issue with it breaking MS agreement...