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Old 03-17-2009   #1 (permalink)
steviegt


 
 

How do you change a file type icon?

I want to change the icon associated with the mp3 file type. There are
others I want to change, this is 1 example. How do I do this?

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Old 03-17-2009   #2 (permalink)


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: How do you change a file type icon?

Hello Steviegt,

This will show you how to change the icon for a file extension type.

File Extension Type Icon - Change

Hope this helps,

Shawn

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by steviegt View Post
I want to change the icon associated with the mp3 file type. There are
others I want to change, this is 1 example. How do I do this?

--
Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32-bit
Internet Explorer v7
Office Home and Student 2007 SP1
Outlook 2007 Standalone

ESET Smart Security
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-17-2009   #3 (permalink)
Charles W Davis


 
 

Re: How do you change a file type icon?

1. Using Windows Explorer, navigate to the folder that you wish to change.
2. Right-click the folder
3. Choose Properties from the context menu that opens
4. Click the Customize tab in the dialog box
5. Click on the Change Icon... button
6, Select one of the many icons from the list.
7. Click Apply
8. Click OK.

Not all icons that you may wish will appear. If you can't find the
appropriate one, right-click on a desktop icon for the program, choose
Properties, click on Shortcut. If there is a Target address, copy that
address and paste it into the dialog box that opens following step 5 above.

"steviegt" <steviegt@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

>I want to change the icon associated with the mp3 file type. There are
>others I want to change, this is 1 example. How do I do this?
>
> --
> Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32-bit
> Internet Explorer v7
> Office Home and Student 2007 SP1
> Outlook 2007 Standalone
>
> ESET Smart Security
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-18-2009   #4 (permalink)
steviegt


 
 

Re: How do you change a file type icon?

Thank you both for your help. I find that both options are what I was
looking for. Have a great day.

"Charles W Davis" <newsgroup@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> 1. Using Windows Explorer, navigate to the folder that you wish to change.
> 2. Right-click the folder
> 3. Choose Properties from the context menu that opens
> 4. Click the Customize tab in the dialog box
> 5. Click on the Change Icon... button
> 6, Select one of the many icons from the list.
> 7. Click Apply
> 8. Click OK.
>
> Not all icons that you may wish will appear. If you can't find the
> appropriate one, right-click on a desktop icon for the program, choose
> Properties, click on Shortcut. If there is a Target address, copy that
> address and paste it into the dialog box that opens following step 5
> above.
>
> "steviegt" <steviegt@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:%23M%23LPizpJHA.3840@xxxxxx
Quote:

>>I want to change the icon associated with the mp3 file type. There are
>>others I want to change, this is 1 example. How do I do this?
>>
>> --
>> Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32-bit
>> Internet Explorer v7
>> Office Home and Student 2007 SP1
>> Outlook 2007 Standalone
>>
>> ESET Smart Security
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-18-2009   #5 (permalink)


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: How do you change a file type icon?

You're welcome Steviegt.


Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by steviegt View Post
Thank you both for your help. I find that both options are what I was
looking for. Have a great day.

"Charles W Davis" <newsgroup@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:0938BE87-8C1D-4EC4-88D9-70BDFAB2356F@xxxxxx
Quote:
> 1. Using Windows Explorer, navigate to the folder that you wish to change.
> 2. Right-click the folder
> 3. Choose Properties from the context menu that opens
> 4. Click the Customize tab in the dialog box
> 5. Click on the Change Icon... button
> 6, Select one of the many icons from the list.
> 7. Click Apply
> 8. Click OK.
>
> Not all icons that you may wish will appear. If you can't find the
> appropriate one, right-click on a desktop icon for the program, choose
> Properties, click on Shortcut. If there is a Target address, copy that
> address and paste it into the dialog box that opens following step 5
> above.
>
> "steviegt" <steviegt@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:%23M%23LPizpJHA.3840@xxxxxx
Quote:
>>I want to change the icon associated with the mp3 file type. There are
>>others I want to change, this is 1 example. How do I do this?
>>
>> --
>> Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32-bit
>> Internet Explorer v7
>> Office Home and Student 2007 SP1
>> Outlook 2007 Standalone
>>
>> ESET Smart Security
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 03-18-2009   #6 (permalink)
ju.c


 
 

Re: How do you change a file type icon?

To change a file type icon:


Open this registry key and follow its default value

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mp3]
Default=mp3file


Open this key and set the path

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\mp3file\DefaultIcon]
Default=C:\Path To\icon.ico


ju.c


"steviegt" <steviegt@xxxxxx> wrote in message newsB0E6C3A-EBAB-4297-AF30-7E47D30F955F@xxxxxx
Quote:

> Thank you both for your help. I find that both options are what I was
> looking for. Have a great day.
>
> "Charles W Davis" <newsgroup@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:0938BE87-8C1D-4EC4-88D9-70BDFAB2356F@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> 1. Using Windows Explorer, navigate to the folder that you wish to change.
>> 2. Right-click the folder
>> 3. Choose Properties from the context menu that opens
>> 4. Click the Customize tab in the dialog box
>> 5. Click on the Change Icon... button
>> 6, Select one of the many icons from the list.
>> 7. Click Apply
>> 8. Click OK.
>>
>> Not all icons that you may wish will appear. If you can't find the
>> appropriate one, right-click on a desktop icon for the program, choose
>> Properties, click on Shortcut. If there is a Target address, copy that
>> address and paste it into the dialog box that opens following step 5
>> above.
>>
>> "steviegt" <steviegt@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:%23M%23LPizpJHA.3840@xxxxxx
Quote:

>>>I want to change the icon associated with the mp3 file type. There are
>>>others I want to change, this is 1 example. How do I do this?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32-bit
>>> Internet Explorer v7
>>> Office Home and Student 2007 SP1
>>> Outlook 2007 Standalone
>>>
>>> ESET Smart Security
>>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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