How to change start button in windows xp

In this post we are going to mention all ways including some simple and complex ways to change start button text in windows XP. We would suggest please make a system restore so that you can restore back to the previous windows state. Firstly download resource hacker from here. Run Resource Hacker, by double clicking ResHacker. Now, you need edit the registry. Exit Registry and restart your computer to see the new name in the start button of windows XP. Above method is not simple as it involves tweaking your windows explorer and then editing the system registry which is can create some serious problems if the procedure is not followed properly.

Download the utility from here , and double click StartB. Enter the name which you want to set in start button and click the button Change Start Button Name.

You can revert the default text in start button by clicking the button Change Start Button to Default. Download Start Button Renamer from here , and install it. Note: Only the first five letter will be seen in the start button and it will be reset when you log off or restart.

Both of these above mentioned simple methods are much safer and easier way to change start button text in windows more faster. Test it out. If it works, do the registry junk. Download Resource Hacker just google it 2. Open these 3 programs and make sure their not minimized or blocking each other completely.

You'll see why. Run Resource hacker and open "explorer. Open "String Table", then "37", then click on '" 5. Now, Edit the value from "start" to whatever you want. Click on "Compile Script" 7. Save as: Explorer1. Scroll down on right side and open this string value: "Shell" Under "Value Data", change from "explorer.

Otherwise, Bill Gate's baby can't find her crib If you like the result, just leave it alone. Your new file is identical to the original Reply 8 years ago on Introduction. This is not work 4 me, Am using winXP P3. If any one help me with P3, I would like to thankz Alot. Thankz you guys. I have Code 2. My start name clean and my document apear why? I tested but it didnt work on WinXP Package 3.

It works only P2. If you could help, i would to thankz indeed. Best wishes. I just did this to change a different part of the explorer, and it works great! I haven't actually tried it yet because i don't actually feel like backing up my computer I've learnt to get bored of this task through the many times i've had to reformat my hard drives , but using logic, couldn't you just "temporarily" do this by stopping the explorer process, and just loading up the new "explorer1" process?

Reply 12 years ago on Step 5. No need to reboot.