Changing the icon of an attached network device?

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    Changing the icon of an attached network device?


    I've managed to utilize the search feature to change almost every single icon in my system, this is one of the few that I'm certain I'd like to change but can not find a method to get it done.

    I have 2 Desktops, 3 Notebooks, 2 Phones, 1 Printer-Scanner-Copier, 2 TV's that are normally in the network and I'd really love to utilize custom icons I've made specifically for them. They're not amazing, but I like my Antec 1200 icon better than the regular My Computer icon.

    I've attempted searching the registry for every instance of "imageres.dll,-109" - The standard Computer icon in Windows 7. I've tried changing it to a different unused testing icon, though I haven't tried restarting the machine after every change. I'm not sure if the icon in the Network area is even listed in the registry or if it's using some random copy of the same Computer icon.

    If anyone can help me figure this out, you will have my respect forever. If there's something in the tutorials section that I've overlooked, please forgive me...and point me in that direction!

    Picture very much related.
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    I am in pretty much the same situation! anyone that can help?
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  3. Posts : 3,302
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    Hi dannymac63 & lHarris73

    The "My computer icon" is located in these .dll files
    system32\imageres.109
    system32\shell32.16

    And if your running 64bit also

    sysWOW64\imageres.109
    sysWOW64\shell32.16

    Replace these icons with your new one and that will get you to where you want to be

    Danny

    P.S You do need to reboot for the changes to take effect
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    how about with using RegEdit?
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  5. Posts : 4
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    xxxdannyxxx said:
    Hi dannymac63 & lHarris73

    The "My computer icon" is located in these .dll files
    system32\imageres.109
    system32\shell32.16

    And if your running 64bit also

    sysWOW64\imageres.109
    sysWOW64\shell32.16

    Replace these icons with your new one and that will get you to where you want to be

    Danny

    P.S You do need to reboot for the changes to take effect
    I had already done the exact same thing with imageres.dll 109, but I went ahead and did the same for shell32.dll 16, rebooted, and nothing changed.

    I went ahead and searched for the string "shell32.dll,-16" in the registry, and it doesn't look like it's utilized directly through a registry key anywhere in a standard Windows 7 install.

    I'm still stumped by this one. xxxdannyxxx do you have a screenshot of modified networked computer icons?
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  6. Posts : 3,302
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    Dannymac63

    Ive changed all my icons using the method above.What process are you using did you change the icons in sysWOW64 aswell. What program are you using to change them.

    Danny
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    lharris73 said:
    how about with using RegEdit?
    It would be much harder to find the icon locations in reg edit unless you know where they are.This is the best and easiest way to do them.

    MAKE BACK UPS FIRST

    Danny
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  8. Posts : 4
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    Thread Starter
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    xxxdannyxxx, I've been able to switch every other icon, every folder, device, location you name it, except for networked devices such as my file server or television.

    I've used microangelo's suite of icon/dll editing software to modify/create my own icon sets. Like I said, I haven't had an issue with a single icon except these pesky network devices.

    I appreciate the screen shots, is there a shot of your networked devices though?? I'm reading this on my iPhone so forgive me if I missed something, this screen is too damn tiny.
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  9. Posts : 3,302
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 SP1
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    Im not on any network so I cant im afraid. Its possible those icons may be related to the devices and printers icons.If they show the same icon in devices and printers try looking on Ddores.dll in system32 and sysWOW64 as these dlls controll those icons.Will have a better look tonight when im home from work.If not im sure someone here will know.

    Dont know if this will help Network Name and Icon - Change

    This may sound dumb but is there a right click on icon properties tab to do this with.I cant check because I dont have any or does that just open the device properties

    Danny
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  10. Posts : 328
    Windows 7
       #10

    Are you wanting to change individual icons or just the generic one?
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