Vista - Where in Registry to change DefaultIcon for File Types?

David4321 · 11-10-2009

1) How can I change the default icons for file types in the registry?

I added the key "DefaultIcon" to several file types as listed in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT and set the data to the full file path of the icon - I'd have thought that would work. I've restarted, and it did not.

Where is the correct location & method?

2) Also: (once I get the correct location & make the edits) How can I create a registry file that will add the specified changes to an existing registry when clicked? Not save the entire registry, and replace it, just add the specified keys & data to install these icon changes. This should be at least good as a backup, for editing a new or reinstalled OS, and ideally (if possible) a file that can perform a smart operation by substituting or getting around the current system's user folder name.

Thanks

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David4321 Vista Home Premium 9 posts	Where in Registry to change DefaultIcon for File Types? 1) How can I change the default icons for file types in the registry? I added the key "DefaultIcon" to several file types as listed in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT and set the data to the full file path of the icon - I'd have thought that would work. I've restarted, and it did not. Where is the correct location & method? 2) Also: (once I get the correct location & make the edits) How can I create a registry file that will add the specified changes to an existing registry when clicked? Not save the entire registry, and replace it, just add the specified keys & data to install these icon changes. This should be at least good as a backup, for editing a new or reinstalled OS, and ideally (if possible) a file that can perform a smart operation by substituting or getting around the current system's user folder name. Thanks
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Vista - Where in Registry to change DefaultIcon for File Types?

Where in Registry to change DefaultIcon for File Types? problems?