What would happen if i downgraded uxtheme.dll
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On windows 10, what would happen if i replaced the windows 10 uxtheme.dll with a copy for windows 7? what would break? (im asking this question because i want to revert back to the windows 7 taskbar and start menu without 3rd party apps)
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asked Dec 26 '18 at 0:42
CHARLES LEGATESCHARLES LEGATES
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On windows 10, what would happen if i replaced the windows 10 uxtheme.dll with a copy for windows 7? what would break? (im asking this question because i want to revert back to the windows 7 taskbar and start menu without 3rd party apps)
windows-7 windows windows-10 windows-explorer dll
asked Dec 26 '18 at 0:42
CHARLES LEGATESCHARLES LEGATES
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You would have a non-functional broken system. You cannot restore the Windows 7 start menu on Windows 10, even third-party applications can’t achieve that, they only modify the appearance of the Windows 10 start menu.
– Ramhound
Dec 26 '18 at 0:49
Replacing a file like this doesn’t stop Windows from calling functions that no longer exist, or change the expected behavior, of those functions that still exist. Simply put replacing the file won’t achieve what your trying to do.
– Ramhound
Dec 26 '18 at 0:58
i understand that. i also understand that both OSES are built on the same framework. so what i am trying to achieve is theoretically possible. im simply asking what would happen if this were the case. and @ramhound, i could still get around with task manager, chrome with the new tab page as my c:// drive, and an autohotkey script for functions like volume control and keyboard shortcuts if i were to simply delete explorer, which would break the system even more
– CHARLES LEGATES
Dec 27 '18 at 8:55
No; What you want isn’t theoretically possible. There is a reason programs like StartIsBack++ exist and it isn’t because the author choose not to use the simple solution (replacing a file).
– Ramhound
Dec 27 '18 at 16:20
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On windows 10, what would happen if i replaced the windows 10 uxtheme.dll with a copy for windows 7? what would break? (im asking this question because i want to revert back to the windows 7 taskbar and start menu without 3rd party apps)
windows-7 windows windows-10 windows-explorer dll
asked Dec 26 '18 at 0:42
CHARLES LEGATESCHARLES LEGATES
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On windows 10, what would happen if i replaced the windows 10 uxtheme.dll with a copy for windows 7? what would break? (im asking this question because i want to revert back to the windows 7 taskbar and start menu without 3rd party apps)
windows-7 windows windows-10 windows-explorer dll
windows-7 windows windows-10 windows-explorer dll
asked Dec 26 '18 at 0:42
CHARLES LEGATESCHARLES LEGATES
13
asked Dec 26 '18 at 0:42
CHARLES LEGATESCHARLES LEGATES
13
asked Dec 26 '18 at 0:42
CHARLES LEGATESCHARLES LEGATES
13
asked Dec 26 '18 at 0:42
CHARLES LEGATESCHARLES LEGATES
13
asked Dec 26 '18 at 0:42
CHARLES LEGATESCHARLES LEGATES
13
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You would have a non-functional broken system. You cannot restore the Windows 7 start menu on Windows 10, even third-party applications can’t achieve that, they only modify the appearance of the Windows 10 start menu.
– Ramhound
Dec 26 '18 at 0:49
Replacing a file like this doesn’t stop Windows from calling functions that no longer exist, or change the expected behavior, of those functions that still exist. Simply put replacing the file won’t achieve what your trying to do.
– Ramhound
Dec 26 '18 at 0:58
i understand that. i also understand that both OSES are built on the same framework. so what i am trying to achieve is theoretically possible. im simply asking what would happen if this were the case. and @ramhound, i could still get around with task manager, chrome with the new tab page as my c:// drive, and an autohotkey script for functions like volume control and keyboard shortcuts if i were to simply delete explorer, which would break the system even more
– CHARLES LEGATES
Dec 27 '18 at 8:55
No; What you want isn’t theoretically possible. There is a reason programs like StartIsBack++ exist and it isn’t because the author choose not to use the simple solution (replacing a file).
– Ramhound
Dec 27 '18 at 16:20
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You would have a non-functional broken system. You cannot restore the Windows 7 start menu on Windows 10, even third-party applications can’t achieve that, they only modify the appearance of the Windows 10 start menu.
– Ramhound
Dec 26 '18 at 0:49
Replacing a file like this doesn’t stop Windows from calling functions that no longer exist, or change the expected behavior, of those functions that still exist. Simply put replacing the file won’t achieve what your trying to do.
– Ramhound
Dec 26 '18 at 0:58
i understand that. i also understand that both OSES are built on the same framework. so what i am trying to achieve is theoretically possible. im simply asking what would happen if this were the case. and @ramhound, i could still get around with task manager, chrome with the new tab page as my c:// drive, and an autohotkey script for functions like volume control and keyboard shortcuts if i were to simply delete explorer, which would break the system even more
– CHARLES LEGATES
Dec 27 '18 at 8:55
No; What you want isn’t theoretically possible. There is a reason programs like StartIsBack++ exist and it isn’t because the author choose not to use the simple solution (replacing a file).
– Ramhound
Dec 27 '18 at 16:20
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You would have a non-functional broken system. You cannot restore the Windows 7 start menu on Windows 10, even third-party applications can’t achieve that, they only modify the appearance of the Windows 10 start menu.
– Ramhound
Dec 26 '18 at 0:49
You would have a non-functional broken system. You cannot restore the Windows 7 start menu on Windows 10, even third-party applications can’t achieve that, they only modify the appearance of the Windows 10 start menu.
– Ramhound
Dec 26 '18 at 0:49
Replacing a file like this doesn’t stop Windows from calling functions that no longer exist, or change the expected behavior, of those functions that still exist. Simply put replacing the file won’t achieve what your trying to do.
– Ramhound
Dec 26 '18 at 0:58
Replacing a file like this doesn’t stop Windows from calling functions that no longer exist, or change the expected behavior, of those functions that still exist. Simply put replacing the file won’t achieve what your trying to do.
– Ramhound
Dec 26 '18 at 0:58
i understand that. i also understand that both OSES are built on the same framework. so what i am trying to achieve is theoretically possible. im simply asking what would happen if this were the case. and @ramhound, i could still get around with task manager, chrome with the new tab page as my c:// drive, and an autohotkey script for functions like volume control and keyboard shortcuts if i were to simply delete explorer, which would break the system even more
– CHARLES LEGATES
Dec 27 '18 at 8:55
i understand that. i also understand that both OSES are built on the same framework. so what i am trying to achieve is theoretically possible. im simply asking what would happen if this were the case. and @ramhound, i could still get around with task manager, chrome with the new tab page as my c:// drive, and an autohotkey script for functions like volume control and keyboard shortcuts if i were to simply delete explorer, which would break the system even more
– CHARLES LEGATES
Dec 27 '18 at 8:55
No; What you want isn’t theoretically possible. There is a reason programs like StartIsBack++ exist and it isn’t because the author choose not to use the simple solution (replacing a file).
– Ramhound
Dec 27 '18 at 16:20
No; What you want isn’t theoretically possible. There is a reason programs like StartIsBack++ exist and it isn’t because the author choose not to use the simple solution (replacing a file).
– Ramhound
Dec 27 '18 at 16:20
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You would have a non-functional broken system. You cannot restore the Windows 7 start menu on Windows 10, even third-party applications can’t achieve that, they only modify the appearance of the Windows 10 start menu.
– Ramhound
Dec 26 '18 at 0:49
Replacing a file like this doesn’t stop Windows from calling functions that no longer exist, or change the expected behavior, of those functions that still exist. Simply put replacing the file won’t achieve what your trying to do.
– Ramhound
Dec 26 '18 at 0:58
i understand that. i also understand that both OSES are built on the same framework. so what i am trying to achieve is theoretically possible. im simply asking what would happen if this were the case. and @ramhound, i could still get around with task manager, chrome with the new tab page as my c:// drive, and an autohotkey script for functions like volume control and keyboard shortcuts if i were to simply delete explorer, which would break the system even more
– CHARLES LEGATES
Dec 27 '18 at 8:55
No; What you want isn’t theoretically possible. There is a reason programs like StartIsBack++ exist and it isn’t because the author choose not to use the simple solution (replacing a file).
– Ramhound
Dec 27 '18 at 16:20