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VB.Net modify text (caption) of an OK button

Hello experts,
I'm trying to modify the (default) text appearing on a button.
Sample:
The windows about dialog has an OK button.
Is there a way to modify the text 'OK' to 'Close Me'?

If you know a solution please supply a snippet.

Thank you very much for any help.

HStrix

A solution (if existing) in C# or VB6 is of interest as well.

mcgants

sorry to be the bearer of bad news but you can't change the dialog box button text, however this link explains and [hopefully] has some help at the bottom:
http://www.dotnet247.com/247reference/msgs/54/270465.aspx

hope this helps,
mcg

mcgants

sorry, that was a c# example...

Mike Tomlinson

Where is the button you want to change? Your app or a different app?

HStrix

ASKER

Thanks for the postings,
the button I want to change in on a different app (sample: on Windows default about box).

DCD

Honestly, you could change the text by intercepting windows messages (or subclassing) to the dialog box. This would be accomplished through API calls. It would require advanced coding and may not be worth your time to do.

HStrix

ASKER

'mcgants' I tried to use the sample you're refrring to.
But I'm having problems with the 'using's.
Can you help me?

HStrix

ASKER

Thanks DVD,
I'ld like to do this.
Can you refer me to website with some related code?

(I do NOT want to change the functionality behind the button but only its caption.)

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DCD

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DCD

Ok, one more: http://www.codeguru.com/vb/gen/vb_system/win32/article.php/c7401/

HStrix

ASKER

Thanks DCD,
I'll read a little bit.

HStrix

ASKER

I found another interesting information on
http://www.thecodeproject.com/cs/miscctrl/folderbrowser.asp#xx980424xx
This meets almost my requirements (it is in C#).