Updated Win_1337_Apply_Patch Now Supports DLL Unlocking for Windows Driver Version 556.12 and Above

[ramhaidar]

Description: For those encountering issues with unlocking DLL files while patching NVIDIA drivers using the Win_1337_Patch tool, an updated version is now available. This update resolves the problem of access denied errors during the patching process.

Unlock DLL Explanation: "Unlocking DLL" in this context refers to the process of removing system-level protections that prevent modification of certain DLL files, such as nvEncodeAPI.dll and "nvEncodeAPI64.dll". These protections can include file ownership and permission settings that restrict changes to the file. The updated patching tool can modify these settings to allow the necessary changes to be made.

Access Denied Issue: As detailed in issue #795, the "access denied" error occurs due to the ownership and permission settings on these files. By default, these DLL files are owned by "TrustedInstaller," and the permissions set do not allow for modifications by standard administrative accounts. The updated patch tool addresses this by changing the file ownership to "Administrators" and granting full control permissions, allowing the necessary modifications to proceed.

Update Details: The updated version (v2.0) of Win_1337_Apply_Patch is available in my fork ramhaidar/Win_1337_Apply_Patch. This version includes support for unlocking necessary DLL files, ensuring a smooth patching process. This tool works on NVIDIA driver version 556.12 and above, which is the version where the “access denied” problem occurs.

Reason for Fork Release: The update has been implemented in the main repository Deltafox79/Win_1337_Apply_Patch, but the official build hasn't been released yet. The repository owner, @Deltafox79, might be occupied and hasn't had the chance to compile and release the new build. Meanwhile, users can access the updated version from my fork.

Alternative Patch Method: For users who prefer to use a PowerShell script for patching, I have also provided a script in the repository ramhaidar/Win_1337_Apply_Patch_Powershell. This script provides similar functionality to the GUI tool.

Acknowledgements: Special thanks to @VorlonCD for sharing the workaround that greatly helped in addressing this issue.

Next Steps: You can download and use the GUI version from my fork or the PowerShell script until the official release is updated. Feel free to reach out if there are any questions or issues!