post3: ICON-change (YFH)

to change/customize icons for folders..

1. (right-click on the folder)

"Customize Folder" or "Properties > Customize (tab)"

> Change Icon > (select icon) > OK

2. (if system files/folders view is ON)

u can see a Desktop.ini file is generated

3. change the code to.. (without the quotes)

[.ShellClassInfo]

IconFile="file_name.ico"

IconIndex=0

4. if the icon file is in the same folder, "IconFile=file_name.ico"

else, if the icon file is in any other folder, "IconFile=file_path"

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to chng the icon of a pen-drv or any HrdDskDrv-partition, try with the "autorun.inf" file instead..
1. open notepad [Run > notepad or StartMenu > All Programs > Accessories > Notepad]
2. save this file in the Pen-drv/HDD-partition whose icon you want to change..
3. change the code to.. (without the quotes)

[Autorun]

Icon="file_name.ico"

Label="name_of_drive"

4. if the icon file is in the same folder, "Icon=file_name.ico"

else, if the icon file is in any other folder, "Icon=file_path"




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