Chaging HDD Icons - Win 7


  1. Craige
    Posts : 5
    Win 7 x64
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    Chaging HDD Icons - Win 7


    Guyz,

    I want to chnage icons tht i get after clicking "My computer", i.e, My HDD and Optical drives...

    Now i know this procedure here:
    Drive Icon - Change

    Now, i knw a backdoor virus named explorer.exe as well, so if i manually create such a folder in registry will it anyway make it easier for any virus/attacker to gain control of my PC easily ??

    PS: i have already tried the same on my spare HDD and icons are working great, but i am worried abt security (if its related)
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  3. Brink
    Posts : 72,043
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Craige, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    Since you are not taking ownership or changing permissions while using the tutorial to change the drive icons, you will not be increasing your vulnerablilty to a virus or malware. It is perfectly safe to do. :)

    Hope this helps,
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  4. Prof Kerfuffle
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    Windows 7 Professional (x64/SP1) /Linux Mint 16
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    I find it easier to use winbubble WinBubble, "Customization and Tweaks, Not Just for Geek's But For ALL" - UnlockForUs
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  6. Rebs
    Posts : 66
    7 Ultimate 64
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    Prof Kerfuffle said:
    I find it easier to use winbubble WinBubble, "Customization and Tweaks, Not Just for Geek's But For ALL" - UnlockForUs
    Thanks
    I never heard of this
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  7. Prof Kerfuffle
    Posts : 489
    Windows 7 Professional (x64/SP1) /Linux Mint 16
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    Yeah it is made with simple tools and is simple to use. If you want the some icons ask me or someone to make some.

    https://www.sevenforums.com/attachmen...new-folder.rar

    Direct download link for default language I received.(above)

    https://www.sevenforums.com/attachmen...stom-icons.zip

    Direct link for Icons I produced.
    Thread it was extracted from below.

    Custom Hdd icons help
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  8. Craige
    Posts : 5
    Win 7 x64
    Thread Starter
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    We are sharing icons! lol, lets not get off-topic..

    So, i guess then its safe to use the registry tweak i mentioned above, eh....
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  10. Brink
    Posts : 72,043
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Yep, it's safe as long as you follow it step by step. :)
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  11. Benjamin Hall
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
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    There is also a program that does it for you. :)
    It is called "Drive Icon Changer."
    Google it, you can find it on CNET.
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