File Icons

[Mick67]

Is there any way to change the icons beside a file name in windows explorer?

[POBrien]

There's two default ways to do it.

1. To change the file type icon..

Open My Computer/View on the menu/Folder Options/File Types tab. Scroll to the desired file type and then select Edit then change icon button.

2. Create a shortcut from the designated file then right click on the shortcut, select properties then change icon button.

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[Mick67]

What if it is an .exe file? Is it possible to change the icon for it. The one in question is for Microsoft Comic Chat.

[POBrien]

Go with #2 and then browse to the windows\system folder (first, make sure hidden/system files are actively seen via My Computer/view on the menu/folder options/view tab) and select shell32.dll or pifmgr.dll

you can also access additional icons via the moricons.dll file in the windows folder.

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