[Guide] Removing the CO2 flashing taskbar

06/01/2009 19:29 DaSpy#1
Introduction

This guide will consist of a series of guides designed to modify conquer.exe with Ollydbg using half of your brain (the other half could be missing for all I care) for easy of use and comfort. It's still small, but rest assured, I shall discover as many edits as I can (which should should have come with the game in the first place >_>) and post up-to-date tutorials.

Topics

I. Removing the Flashing Taskbar Icon
II. Hiding Players with Tab in ALL Areas



I. Removing the Flashing Taskbar Icon

Have you ever gotten tired of the flashing taskbar icon when somebody whispers you or something dies or whatever various events (almost all of them, really) may happen on screen when all your trying to do is watch a movie while in the training grounds? Well, you're in luck.


II. Hiding Players with Tab in ALL Areas

I'm pretty sure you've come across the Tab button trick by now, which hides all players in Twin City/Market by pressing it. However, it doesn't work in other areas, so we have to settle for this mod. The reference points I used can change in future updates. If it does, please PM me or post in this thread.

Hint: This mod has something to do with map numbers. Check this [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] for the list.

06/02/2009 12:01 Th3Design3R#2
I was looking for that month's...Man you are GOD XD
thanks alot bro (=
06/04/2009 20:17 maxmaus21#3
:handsdown: THANK YOU! :handsdown:
06/07/2009 01:06 Lysa#4
Thanks :p
06/08/2009 18:35 DaSpy#5
Glad you folks like it. I'll try to see if I can remove any more annoyances. Which shouldn't be too hard, they're almost everywhere. >_>

EDIT: Just updated the front page with another mod. I'll see if I can get the thread renamed.
06/13/2009 00:54 paulreed#6
what if you dont know how to use ollydbg? x.x
06/13/2009 23:57 DaSpy#7
Grab a few tutorials, or use somebody's pre-built programs. I recommend [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...] for general reversing help (starts small with the basics and works its way up). You could also google up other guides for a quick introduction to Olly.
06/17/2009 00:27 paulreed#8
Well I got the first 3 steps easily , im just a bit confused about the 4th one. mine says JMP short, not JNZ.. so im not sure what to do o.O
06/17/2009 15:27 DaSpy#9
Well, to my knowledge, there has been only one call for FlashWindow up to the latest update (5133), and it should have a variable jump over it. Since yours is a fixed jump, it pretty much means yours is patched already, unless you scrolled way too far up (doubt it) or you ran something which already patched it (most likely). If flashing persists, send me a screenshot or something over PM.
06/20/2009 08:16 paulreed#10
actually i think the multiclient came with it xD i havnt been flashing and i just realized it might have been cause of it . sry bout that x.x
07/02/2009 04:13 freakysam#11
Thank you
09/10/2009 19:24 iceman19631#12
I. Removing the Flashing Taskbar Icon

Have you ever gotten tired of the flashing taskbar icon when somebody whispers you or something dies or whatever various events (almost all of them, really) may happen on screen when all your trying to do is watch a movie while in the training grounds? Well, you're in luck.

Spoiler:

1) Open conquer.exe with Ollydbg (you may attempt to attach to a running client, but it's not necessary)

2) Right click on the window with the assembly code then click Search for > All intermodular calls
Spoiler:
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3) Type "Flash" and double-click on User32.FlashWindow
Spoiler:
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4) You should be redirected to the address in the disassembly window. Look above the code you were redirected to and find a jump over it.
Spoiler:
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5) Change the jump to a JMP. Save all changes to conquer.exe (make sure to back it up before any changes. I will NOT be held responsible for any reinstalling/repatching that must be done)
Spoiler:
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6) Run Conquer and minimize. Enjoy the now calm taskbar icon that used to be an eyesore.



I'm sorry to say that i've used OllyDBG before but, going by your guide, i was only successful in getting past steps 1 and 2. The 3rd step is where i have a problem with. Is there a way to get past the 3rd step and do the 4th step when using an Multi-client? Again, i've used OllyDBG before and i apologize for asking such a noob question. Thanks
09/15/2009 23:16 fastblade1#13
genius.
09/17/2009 16:43 EnoiZe#14
TAB think dont work on newest Patch
There is no Cases 0,1,2,3,4,5 i cant find in OllyDbg ;)
11/01/2009 16:12 lilfabbro#15
help, this still working or not?