replacing system file

Does anyone here knows how to replace system files in Vista (e.g., turning off file protection mode)?
In XP, I can edit the filelist.xml file to exclude or include things but this trick does not seem to work in Vista anymore. I think an admin user in Vista is not equal to an admin user in XP.
Any ideas/suggestion? Thanks
----------- Phong

Well no, Vista does not expose the system explicitly to the Administrator account like it did in prior versions of Windows anymore. Any account setup, whether its during the Out of Box Experience or after, is either a Standard Account or Standard User (Limited Account). So, the system is less prone to being attacked, basically making it impossible for viruses, malware, trojans to write or attach themselves to areas of the system that are prone to be vulnerabilities such as Windows, System/System 32 folders or changing account settings.
If you want to change system files though, you could try turning off UAP or log into the Administrator account in Safe Mode. Disable UAP by clicking Start > All Programs > Accessories > Run > type in MSCONFIG > click Tools (tab) > scroll down > select "Disable UAC" > click "Launch" close command prompt > restart system. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Phong" wrote in message

Does anyone here knows how to replace system files in Vista (e.g., turning off file protection mode)?
In XP, I can edit the filelist.xml file to exclude or include things but this trick does not seem to work in Vista anymore. I think an admin user in Vista is not equal to an admin user in XP.
Any ideas/suggestion? Thanks
----------- Phong

Awesome!!! Thanks, Andre.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:

Well no, Vista does not expose the system explicitly to the Administrator account like it did in prior versions of Windows anymore. Any account setup, whether its during the Out of Box Experience or after, is either a Standard Account or Standard User (Limited Account). So, the system is less prone to being attacked, basically making it impossible for viruses, malware, trojans to write or attach themselves to areas of the system that are prone to be vulnerabilities such as Windows, System/System 32 folders or changing account settings.
If you want to change system files though, you could try turning off UAP or log into the Administrator account in Safe Mode. Disable UAP by clicking Start > All Programs > Accessories > Run > type in MSCONFIG > click Tools (tab) > scroll down > select "Disable UAC" > click "Launch" close command prompt > restart system. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Phong" wrote in message Does anyone here knows how to replace system files in Vista (e.g., turning off file protection mode)?
In XP, I can edit the filelist.xml file to exclude or include things but this trick does not seem to work in Vista anymore. I think an admin user in Vista is not equal to an admin user in XP.
Any ideas/suggestion? Thanks
----------- Phong

You are welcome. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Phong" wrote in message

Awesome!!! Thanks, Andre.
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:
Well no, Vista does not expose the system explicitly to the Administrator account like it did in prior versions of Windows anymore. Any account setup, whether its during the Out of Box Experience or after, is either a Standard Account or Standard User (Limited Account). So, the system is less prone to being attacked, basically making it impossible for viruses, malware, trojans to write or attach themselves to areas of the system that are prone to be vulnerabilities such as Windows, System/System 32 folders or changing account settings.
If you want to change system files though, you could try turning off UAP or log into the Administrator account in Safe Mode. Disable UAP by clicking Start > All Programs > Accessories > Run > type in MSCONFIG > click Tools (tab) > scroll down > select "Disable UAC" > click "Launch" close command prompt > restart system. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Phong" wrote in message Does anyone here knows how to replace system files in Vista (e.g., turning off file protection mode)?
In XP, I can edit the filelist.xml file to exclude or include things but this trick does not seem to work in Vista anymore. I think an admin user in Vista is not equal to an admin user in XP.
Any ideas/suggestion? Thanks
----------- Phong

I've only had vista for a few days so sorry if I ask a dumb question. So what your are saying here is that I as a user can only log on as a standard user and if I want to play admin I need to go into safe mode and log in as Administrator (any password on this account)?
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:

Well no, Vista does not expose the system explicitly to the Administrator account like it did in prior versions of Windows anymore. Any account setup, whether its during the Out of Box Experience or after, is either a Standard Account or Standard User (Limited Account). So, the system is less prone to being attacked, basically making it impossible for viruses, malware, trojans to write or attach themselves to areas of the system that are prone to be vulnerabilities such as Windows, System/System 32 folders or changing account settings.
If you want to change system files though, you could try turning off UAP or log into the Administrator account in Safe Mode. Disable UAP by clicking Start > All Programs > Accessories > Run > type in MSCONFIG > click Tools (tab) > scroll down > select "Disable UAC" > click "Launch" close command prompt > restart system. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Phong" wrote in message Does anyone here knows how to replace system files in Vista (e.g., turning off file protection mode)?
In XP, I can edit the filelist.xml file to exclude or include things but this trick does not seem to work in Vista anymore. I think an admin user in Vista is not equal to an admin user in XP.
Any ideas/suggestion? Thanks
----------- Phong

Correct, Safe mode only, no password is set on the account, although you can apply a password to it through Computer Management > Local Users and Groups

Users > select Administrat account > right click it > Set Password. --

-- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"wyatt" wrote in message

I've only had vista for a few days so sorry if I ask a dumb question. So what your are saying here is that I as a user can only log on as a standard user and if I want to play admin I need to go into safe mode and log in as Administrator (any password on this account)?
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote:
Well no, Vista does not expose the system explicitly to the Administrator account like it did in prior versions of Windows anymore. Any account setup, whether its during the Out of Box Experience or after, is either a Standard Account or Standard User (Limited Account). So, the system is less prone to being attacked, basically making it impossible for viruses, malware, trojans to write or attach themselves to areas of the system that are prone to be vulnerabilities such as Windows, System/System 32 folders or changing account settings.
If you want to change system files though, you could try turning off UAP or log into the Administrator account in Safe Mode. Disable UAP by clicking Start > All Programs > Accessories > Run > type in MSCONFIG > click Tools (tab) > scroll down > select "Disable UAC" > click "Launch" close command prompt > restart system. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"Phong" wrote in message Does anyone here knows how to replace system files in Vista (e.g., turning off file protection mode)?
In XP, I can edit the filelist.xml file to exclude or include things but this trick does not seem to work in Vista anymore. I think an admin user in Vista is not equal to an admin user in XP.
Any ideas/suggestion? Thanks
----------- Phong