[Tutorial] Hackers Gibson, Desktop Customization

[Donovan]

Alright, If you are here, then you are trying to get your desktop background to look like the "Hacking the Gibson" scene in the movie "Hackers" This will not take long at all and after you are finished... Well lets just say your computer will be the coolest on the block

Please Note: I assume that you are on OS "Windows XP"

Step 1)

Download the "Setup.rar" file in the attachments at the bottom of this guide.

Step 2)

Extract the files to your desktop.

Step 3)

Go to the "Screen Savers" folder and put both of those screen savers into your "System32" folder.

"C:\WINDOWS\System32"

I recommend you click both of them before you place them there so you can see what they look like. The "Ssstars" screen saver is the Star Field screen saver that usually comes with all computers. If you already have the ssstars on your computer you can delete that. The Gibson screen saver is the "Hackers Gibson Screen Saver" click on that do not move your mouse and check out how it looks.

Step 4)

Once both those screen savers are in your System32. Go back to the "Setup" folder on your desktop and open the folder called "Scrpaper" in that folder there will be a program called "Scrpaper.exe" run that.

Step 5)

Now, assuming you have both screen savers in your "System32" folder we can begin. If not go back to step 1 and make sure you have followed everything correctly.

Step 5.1)

In the drop down menu of "Scrpaper" look for "Starfield" select it in the drop down menu and click "Add selected screen saver to wallpaper" now you will see the "Starfield" screen saver as your desktop background. Now do the same thing but with the "Gibson Screen Saver" select it in the drop down menu. Click "Add selected screen saver to wallpaper" and your done with that

Step 6)

Now to adjust your settings Select the screen saver you want to adjust and click settings.

These are my settings.

Starfield

Speed: Fast
Stars: 50

The Gibson Screen Saver

Reflections: Checked
Show FPS: Checked

Speed: You will have to set this to your own settings

Number of Pules: This is the number of blue data sensors that fly around the simulation.


FAQ

Q: How do I close the Screen Paper while leaving the screen savers as my desktop background.

A: Easy, press ctrl + alt + del then go to processes. Look for :Scrnpaper.exe" select it and click end process.

Q: I opened Screen Paper after closing it in the Processes. But now when I click "Stop all Screen Savers" nothing happens.

A: That is because this is permanent. Haha, Na I am just kidding Just press ctrl + alt + del again and in the processes look for "Gibson Screen Sa..." and "ssstars.scr" and end the processes. If you added different screen savers look for the names of the ones you added and close them also They all have the extension .scr


For the people who are cautious about downloading the files. Here are the scan results for each one I use Virus Total it is a really good source. You guys may also post scan results. You may also do you own scan if you would like VirusTotal - Free Online Virus and Malware Scan


Screen Paper - Virus Total Scan

File scrPaper.exe received on 10.28.2008 19:09:16 (CET)

Result: 0/36 (0%)
Loading server information...

Antivirus Version Last Update Result
AhnLab-V3 2008.10.28.3 2008.10.28 -
AntiVir 7.9.0.10 2008.10.28 -
Authentium 5.1.0.4 2008.10.28 -
Avast 4.8.1248.0 2008.10.28 -
AVG 8.0.0.161 2008.10.28 -
BitDefender 7.2 2008.10.28 -
CAT-QuickHeal 9.50 2008.10.28 -
ClamAV 0.93.1 2008.10.28 -
DrWeb 4.44.0.09170 2008.10.28 -
eSafe 7.0.17.0 2008.10.28 -
eTrust-Vet 31.6.6177 2008.10.28 -
Ewido 4.0 2008.10.28 -
F-Prot 4.4.4.56 2008.10.28 -
F-Secure 8.0.14332.0 2008.10.28 -
Fortinet 3.117.0.0 2008.10.28 -
GData 19 2008.10.28 -
Ikarus T3.1.1.44.0 2008.10.28 -
K7AntiVirus 7.10.510 2008.10.28 -
Kaspersky 7.0.0.125 2008.10.28 -
McAfee 5416 2008.10.28 -
Microsoft 1.4005 2008.10.28 -
NOD32 3563 2008.10.28 -
Norman 5.80.02 2008.10.28 -
Panda 9.0.0.4 2008.10.28 -
PCTools 4.4.2.0 2008.10.28 -
Prevx1 V2 2008.10.28 -
Rising 21.01.12.00 2008.10.28 -
SecureWeb-Gateway 6.7.6 2008.10.28 -
Sophos 4.35.0 2008.10.28 -
Sunbelt 3.1.1760.1 2008.10.27 -
Symantec 10 2008.10.28 -
TheHacker 6.3.1.1.132 2008.10.28 -
TrendMicro 8.700.0.1004 2008.10.28 -
VBA32 3.12.8.8 2008.10.28 -
ViRobot 2008.10.28.1441 2008.10.28 -
VirusBuster 4.5.11.0 2008.10.28 -

Gibson Screen Saver - Virus Total Scan

File Gibson_Screen_Saver.scr received on 10.28.2008 19:15:26 (CET)
Current status: Loading ... queued waiting scanning finished NOT FOUND STOPPED
Result: 0/36 (0%)

Antivirus Version Last Update Result
AhnLab-V3 2008.10.28.3 2008.10.28 -
AntiVir 7.9.0.10 2008.10.28 -
Authentium 5.1.0.4 2008.10.28 -
Avast 4.8.1248.0 2008.10.28 -
AVG 8.0.0.161 2008.10.28 -
BitDefender 7.2 2008.10.28 -
CAT-QuickHeal 9.50 2008.10.28 -
ClamAV 0.93.1 2008.10.28 -
DrWeb 4.44.0.09170 2008.10.28 -
eSafe 7.0.17.0 2008.10.28 -
eTrust-Vet 31.6.6177 2008.10.28 -
Ewido 4.0 2008.10.28 -
F-Prot 4.4.4.56 2008.10.28 -
F-Secure 8.0.14332.0 2008.10.28 -
Fortinet 3.117.0.0 2008.10.28 -
GData 19 2008.10.28 -
Ikarus T3.1.1.44.0 2008.10.28 -
K7AntiVirus 7.10.510 2008.10.28 -
Kaspersky 7.0.0.125 2008.10.28 -
McAfee 5416 2008.10.28 -
Microsoft 1.4005 2008.10.28 -
NOD32 3563 2008.10.28 -
Norman 5.80.02 2008.10.28 -
Panda 9.0.0.4 2008.10.28 -
PCTools 4.4.2.0 2008.10.28 -
Prevx1 V2 2008.10.28 -
Rising 21.01.12.00 2008.10.28 -
SecureWeb-Gateway 6.7.6 2008.10.28 -
Sophos 4.35.0 2008.10.28 -
Sunbelt 3.1.1760.1 2008.10.27 -
Symantec 10 2008.10.28 -
TheHacker 6.3.1.1.132 2008.10.28 -
TrendMicro 8.700.0.1004 2008.10.28 -
VBA32 3.12.8.8 2008.10.28 -
ViRobot 2008.10.28.1441 2008.10.28 -
VirusBuster 4.5.11.0 2008.10.28 -

Ssstars - Virus Total Scan

File ssstars.scr received on 09.26.2008 04:44:34 (CET)
Current status: finished
Result: 0/36 (0.00%)

Antivirus Version Last Update Result
AhnLab-V3 2008.9.25.0 2008.09.25 -
AntiVir 7.8.1.34 2008.09.25 -
Authentium 5.1.0.4 2008.09.25 -
Avast 4.8.1195.0 2008.09.25 -
AVG 8.0.0.161 2008.09.25 -
BitDefender 7.2 2008.09.26 -
CAT-QuickHeal 9.50 2008.09.25 -
ClamAV 0.93.1 2008.09.26 -
DrWeb 4.44.0.09170 2008.09.26 -
eSafe 7.0.17.0 2008.09.25 -
eTrust-Vet 31.6.6108 2008.09.26 -
Ewido 4.0 2008.09.25 -
F-Prot 4.4.4.56 2008.09.25 -
F-Secure 8.0.14332.0 2008.09.26 -
Fortinet 3.113.0.0 2008.09.25 -
GData 19 2008.09.26 -
Ikarus T3.1.1.34.0 2008.09.26 -
K7AntiVirus 7.10.473 2008.09.25 -
Kaspersky 7.0.0.125 2008.09.26 -
McAfee 5392 2008.09.25 -
Microsoft 1.3903 2008.09.26 -
NOD32 3472 2008.09.26 -
Norman 5.80.02 2008.09.25 -
Panda 9.0.0.4 2008.09.25 -
PCTools 4.4.2.0 2008.09.25 -
Prevx1 V2 2008.09.26 -
Rising 20.63.32.00 2008.09.25 -
Sophos 4.34.0 2008.09.26 -
Sunbelt 3.1.1668.1 2008.09.24 -
Symantec 10 2008.09.26 -
TheHacker 6.3.0.9.094 2008.09.25 -
TrendMicro 8.700.0.1004 2008.09.25 -
VBA32 3.12.8.6 2008.09.26 -
ViRobot 2008.9.26.1393 2008.09.26 -
VirusBuster 4.5.11.0 2008.09.25 -
Webwasher-Gateway 6.6.2 2008.09.25 -

[Donovan]

Hey guys.. If you have any questions just post them here

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QUESTIONS

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Additional Information

This does not happen to me but I have noticed that some people experience lag while using this. Not extreme lag but small lag spikes here and there. But I mean it is a screen saver so

[Brandon W]

Nice work on this one mate Can you show me a preview? I haven't seen Number 1 but I have seen number 2.

+rep

EDIT: Can't give +rep just yet

[Donovan]

Hey guys, Here are the previews







These screen savers have excellent resolution.

[Brandon W]

Post that picture in the "How do you look like" thread.

Also, I am thinking that I will do this now It looks really good!

[Donovan]

Alright, Thanks for the +rep I will consider posting it but this is one of those things where you have to be at the right place at the right time to see it I am taking it down in 2 weeks haha.

[Xav]

Nice, but... would you mind toning down the crazy fonts?

[Donovan]

Hmm, what do you mean by crazy fonts?

[Xav]

I mean the font size, sorry. Can't you just stick with the default size?

[Donovan]

Yes Sorry I just want to make sure people can see heh I will put it back.