Which Windows Registry Key...
...is used at startup to replace in-use dll's and misc. files? When I install an application, and it says setup will need to restart to overwrite system files that are in use, to what key does it write this information? Possibly answered when I see the data in the key, but what folder do the newer files get placed ...
...is used at startup to replace in-use dll's and misc. files?
When I install an application, and it says setup will need to restart to overwrite system files that are in use, to what key does it write this information?
Possibly answered when I see the data in the key, but what folder do the newer files get placed prior to rebooting?
Thanks!
When I install an application, and it says setup will need to restart to overwrite system files that are in use, to what key does it write this information?
Possibly answered when I see the data in the key, but what folder do the newer files get placed prior to rebooting?
Thanks!
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i don't think this would be just 1 file, or 1 folder, but multiple files pending on what program you install.
Yep, but assuming one file from one application, is there a predetermined root folder, like \winnt\setup, or just dump it in \temp, and the registry key's data holds the path?
But this is all contingent on learning that key.
But this is all contingent on learning that key.
mmm
i woudl think some where in the /temp folder and it also leaves a script or something so that when windows is booting up, it reads it and tells it to overrite files before they are put into use.
but this is just an assumtion.
i woudl think some where in the /temp folder and it also leaves a script or something so that when windows is booting up, it reads it and tells it to overrite files before they are put into use.
but this is just an assumtion.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
I imagine ..... if it is in the registry
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
I imagine ..... if it is in the registry
I never see any new values in there before I reboot after installing.
It's become a mere curiosity now. I wanted to replace explorer.exe with mine, but I remembered I can use the recovery console to get NTFS DOS, and just copy it.
It's become a mere curiosity now. I wanted to replace explorer.exe with mine, but I remembered I can use the recovery console to get NTFS DOS, and just copy it.
Those registry entires are possible places to run update programs upon reboot if an application requires them.
If you just wanted to replace explorer.exe with a hacked version...it would have been easier to say so in the beginning
Just my $0.02
If you just wanted to replace explorer.exe with a hacked version...it would have been easier to say so in the beginning
Just my $0.02
Quote:P.S.=> I think that is about 100% right, unless anyone has any corrections...
Ooooh, I think you nailed this one stone cold
Ooooh, I think you nailed this one stone cold
