well being a programmer is 0 to do with using a hex editor, its just like using notepad
0. make a backup copy of thief.exe (incase you make a mistake)
1. install hex workshop (
www.bpsoft.com) - trial version and simple to use
2. open thief.exe with hex workshop
3. look at the bottom right of the status bar in the main window, make sure OVR is on (not gray) - if its off then press the INS key
4. press ctrl+g, select 'hex' and 'beginning of file'
5. type in 10DC40 and click the 'GO' button
6. in the hex window (the one thats blue) your area should be already highlighted
7. press the TAB button, it'll put you at the hex window
8. type in 33 C0 40 C3 90 90
9. you should see the bytes change but NONE of the other bytes 'move' - if they move you have OVR mode turned off
10. repeat the step for each of the 3 patches
11. save the exe
12. do the install.cfg stuff (and make sure you copied the files from the cd/dvd too)
13. try running the exe, see what happens (it should work, it does here)
3 patches, simple task, lets see how you get on..