Applying Icon (.ico) files in Windows XP

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Icon file format (.ico)


1. Download the icons (if already downloaded skip to 2).

2. Once downloaded extract the icons (if compressed in a zip/rar file otherwise go on to 3) using a decompression utility such as Winzip or Winrar. Extract the icons to a directory such as "c:\windows\icons" or any directory you wish.

3. Next, locate the folder or shortcut who's icon you wish to change. Right click on this folder/shortcut and select "Properties" in the menu that appears.

4. Wait for the Properties dialog window to open. Depending on whether you are changing a folder or shortcut icon follow the correct instructions below:


[folder image] a. Changing folder icon:


5a. In the Properties dialog window select the "Customize" tab at the top. When this tab opens click "Change Icon...".

6a. A new dialog window will appear. Click "Browse" at the top and navigate to where you extracted the icons.

7a. Select the icon you wish to use and select "OK". This will return you to the Properties dialog window here click "OK" again.

8a. You will be returned to My Computer/Windows Explorer/Desktop you started from with a shiney new icon instead of your old boring folder icon.

[shortcut image] b. Changing shortcut icon:


5b. In the Properties dialog window ensure the "Shortcut" tab at the top is selected. In this tab click "Change Icon...".

6b. A new dialog window will appear. Click "Browse" at the top and navigate to where you extracted the icons.

7b. Select the icon you wish to use and select "OK". This will return you to the Properties dialog window here click "OK" again.

8b. You will be returned to My Computer/Windows Explorer/Desktop you started from with a shiney new icon instead of your old boring shortcut icon.




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Can i use this on windows 10?