Dangerous I know but I am trying edit some of the C:\Windows\CSC... files in Windows XP. These files are system files that, if I try to edit them, recover themselves so that any changes that i make are reverted back presumably because the system has not let go of the handle.

My question(s) are: - Is there a way of editing system files so that my changes are kept? I thought this would mean closing the handle (I've been using procExplorer), and making the changes but this hasnt helped. - Is there a way of copying these system files so that I can keep a record of old versions and check for changes with newer versions using say a hexeditor ?

Many thanks for your time!

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net stop srservice
in console, and then edit your files.

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