Rename items in the Apple menu

Nov 25, '02 09:39:19AM

Contributed by: Dabluest

In keeping with the previous hints for replacing the 'About This Mac' logo and changing the title above it, here's how to change the title in the Apple menu. NOTE: Doing this requires modifying a System file, so Permissions need to be changed, or you can log in as root):

  1. In the Finder, navigate to System -> Library -> Frameworks -> Carbon.framework -> Versions -> A -> Frameworks -> HIToolbox.framework -> Versions -> A -> Resources -> English.lproj.

  2. Open StandardMenus.nib with Interface Builder (Developer Tools required) and customize to your heart's content (even delete that darn 'Get Mac OS X Software' link !)

  3. Save the file when finished (don't worry, a backup of the original will automatically be made for you) and enjoy your handiwork.
[Editor's note: I'd be a bit careful about removing the Get Mac OS X Software menu item -- a previous hint explained how to do this, and there were some additional required steps. I have not tried either of these hints myself (I tend to follow a "leave the system's bits alone" philosophy), so proceed with caution before removing items from the Apple menu...]

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