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Windows 7 - change folder icon default?

 
01-29-2011   #1


windows 7 ultimate 32-bit
 
 

change folder icon default?

Is there a way to set a default folder icon, so when i make a new folder anywhere it will use my custom icon?

sorry im a n00b sometimes

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01-29-2011   #2


Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1
 
 


My System SpecsSystem Spec
01-29-2011   #3


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 


Hello Tystuh,

You might see if this may be able to work for you. Be sure to check the NOTE box at the top of the tutorial for additional information.

Folder Icon - Change Windows 7 Default Folder Icon

Hope this helps,
Shawn
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01-29-2011   #4


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 


LOL, we posted at the same time.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
01-29-2011   #5


windows 7 ultimate 32-bit
 
 


omg, i tried to open regedit but it said that it has been disabled by the administrator.

wtf, i am the admin, and the only account on this computer WTF???


sorry jumped the gun, lol found it on google real quick
My System SpecsSystem Spec
01-29-2011   #6


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 


Tystuh,

Option One in the tutorial below should be able to enable regedit again for you.

Regedit - Enable or Disable - Vista Forums
My System SpecsSystem Spec
01-29-2011   #7


windows 7 ultimate 32-bit
 
 


aight, so how would i change a file type icon?

for example a nes rom would end with ".nes" is there a way to make all ".nes" files have a certain icon?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
01-29-2011   #8


windows 7 ultimate 32-bit
 
 


wow dude, this forum is super helpful, sorry, i neglected to look at the ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF TUTORIALS


THATS AWESOME!
My System SpecsSystem Spec
01-29-2011   #9


Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Brink View Post
LOL, we posted at the same time.
I know a guy that writes tutorials

A Guy
My System SpecsSystem Spec
01-29-2011   #10


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by tystuh View Post
wow dude, this forum is super helpful, sorry, i neglected to look at the ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF TUTORIALS


THATS AWESOME!
Glad we could help.

Were you able to change the icons that you wanted to change?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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