Custom Backgrounds in Zune Software

Branhower

Here.
Zune Insider is even praising the hack!
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bald_gye · Posted: Nov Thu 29, 2007 4:58 pm Post subject:

well thats fucking gay... for some reason i cant connect to random sites...zuneboards is one.. u reckon u could post the info on here?
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Branhower · Posted: Nov Thu 29, 2007 5:04 pm Post subject:

The link to download the file

Straight from berdon at Zune Boards:

Description
That's right folks, customize your Zune software however you want with this great release. This was a collaborative effort between Nurta and myself, it will allow you to change your Zune software background directly inside the Zune software.

Installation Instructions
1. Download the file.
2. Turn off the Zune software
2. Place the file inside your Zune program files folder. (Usually at c:/Program Files/Zune/)
3. Run the file.
4. Pat yourself on the back for a job well done!

Changing Your Background
1. Click on settings (top right)
2. Click on Display (left side)
3. Choose the "Custom Background" option now conveniently under the other stock Zune background image choices.
4. Paste inside the edit box the path to your image file. (Don't know how to get the path, read the instructions below)
5. Important: Press the "Set Image Location" button to change your background.

Finding Your Image Path (Easy peasy)
1. Go to My Computer (start->My Computer) or My Documents or My Pictures
2. Find your image
3. For XP: The location in the edit box near the top, something like: "c:/SomeFolder/SomeFolder" will be the location of the file once found, all you have to do is tack on the name of the file. So, if your image is called "ZuneImage.gif", then the path is: "c:/SomeFolder/SomeFolder/ZuneImage.gif"
4. For Vista: This is the exact same as for the XP users, you just have to click in the edit area (that will show My Computer something) rather then the location directly off the bat. Once you click in the area it will show you the real location. Take this location + the file name and viola, you're done.

Method 2:
1. Right click the image file and go to properties.
2. Copy the Location and paste it into the Zune Software Custom Background edit box.
3. Copy the Name (inside the edit box) and paste that directly after.
4. Hit "Set Image Location"

Support
If the patcher does not work, unplug your zune, restart your computer (do not plug your zune back in), once the computer has been restarted, run the patcher. This should fix most people's problems.
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bald_gye · Posted: Nov Thu 29, 2007 6:35 pm Post subject:

thanks bro!

altho im not sure if im gona give it a go, as im not sure how it would look... if u have tried it lets see a scrn shot ! Very Happy

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Branhower · Posted: Nov Thu 29, 2007 7:19 pm Post subject:

Fine, fine. Rolling Eyes

http://blackathancoffee.googlepages.com/zunesoft.jpg

As you may imagine, blue or bright images work the best.
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bald_gye · Posted: Nov Thu 29, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject:

Branhower · Posted: Nov Thu 29, 2007 8:10 pm Post subject:

Tell me about it. I wish some of these other n00bs would get on here and find this out. It's good information. Wink

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Jamezspot · Posted: Nov Thu 29, 2007 8:15 pm Post subject:

I'll get on that as soon as I get home from school.
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Jhase · Posted: Nov Thu 29, 2007 9:07 pm Post subject:

man thats sweet...
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TX3089 · Posted: Nov Fri 30, 2007 2:47 am Post subject:

Looks tight..
Im ok with the default ones right now though = )
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pezboy · Posted: Dec Sat 08, 2007 10:33 pm Post subject:

moding mine right now.
I'll post a Screen shot when I'm done...
Have to find a good picture, too.
Very Happy

EDIT: Found a problem with it, when using Vista...
When you run it, you might get an error, saying "Access is denied"
To fix this:
1. Copy to Zune Folder.
2. Right Click on "CustomBackground".
3. Run as Administrator.
4. Patch it.
5. Enjoy.
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pezboy · Posted: Dec Sat 08, 2007 10:45 pm Post subject:

hehehe.
This is awesome!!!!!!
I used the picture from the Zune Desktop theme.
Looks pretty cool...

Here is the link to the bg image...
http://img1.daimghost.dapezboy.org/images/1197216793.jpg

fun fun...
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Branhower · Posted: Dec Sun 09, 2007 12:02 am Post subject:

Here's what I'm rocking:

Here's a tutorial on how to change the text color (it's about mid-way down) You'll need a program decompiler. Cool

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pezboy · Posted: Dec Sun 09, 2007 2:25 am Post subject:

cool.
Thanks.
I'll do that later...
lol
Another way you could do it.
Would, be change the theme of Zune.
And then change the bg.
It may keep the text, that color.
Idk.
haven't tried it...
Laughing

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Branhower · Posted: Dec Mon 17, 2007 3:22 pm Post subject:

I just got done creating a Halo 3 theme (it's more than a new background):

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