Fix Icon after using Icon Packager 5.0

[Digital7]

Folders looks weird after using star Dock Icon Packager 5.0 5.0 Trial....

I uninstall the program after setting the skins to Windows default which is built in program...seem ok until i reboot and now this folders looks like one of the skins...and some files also that are associated with VLC...!

anyways i have tried rebuilding cache but that didn't help! matter fact it made it worst...

so what's the next Step! I need help badly...

this is what my folders look likes like i want them to be either normal when i installed windows...yellow

Thanks for any helps and tips in advance....also I noticed this only happens if there is files in the folder or sub folders in main folder....otherwise if folder is empty then this dose not happen :/

 

[zigzag3143]

Folders looks weird after using star Dock Icon Packager 5.0 5.0 Trial....

I uninstall the program after setting the skins to Windows default which is built in program...seem ok until i reboot and now this folders looks like one of the skins...and some files also that are associated with VLC...!

anyways i have tried rebuilding cache but that didn't help! matter fact it made it worst...

so what's the next Step! I need help badly...

this is what my folders look likes like i want them to be either normal when i installed windows...yellow

Thanks for any helps and tips in advance....also I noticed this only happens if there is files in the folder or sub folders in main folder....otherwise if folder is empty then this dose not happen :/

Do you have a backup from before the problem started?

Do you have the win 7 dvd?


Ken J

 

[Digital7]

dvd yes but dvd burner/player got broken....as in dvd drive is not on this pc currently!

 

[mindinka]

It might sound painfull but install back Icon Packager and try to restore default windows icons from it ( I know you did) and then reboot OS and then check again, you would be able to restore your icons this way. Good Luck!

 

[marsmimar]

Try a System Restore:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html

 

[Arc]

Hi mate . All the good suggestions you have . And Icon cache rebuilding will not work in this situation .

First try mindinka's trick . Though there is a fare chance that it will show your weird icons still then .

It is painful that you got your DVD drive broken ... otherwise an image backup restoration will fix that problem magically .

Still the Resource hacker is an open option for you . Post the screenshots of the icons those got changed (some of your drive icons must me changed ; with one number down )... I will supply you the correct icons alongwith the replacement process .

For the next time , Have an image backup stored in HD too, before starting customization ; and for uninstalling Iconpackager , it is to go back to the default set first .

 

[Digital7]

Ok Restore to before icon packger was installed not possible since i have no system restore point before that because i cleared system couple of weeks ago and got ridd of not used system restore points :///

second option suggsted will not work for reason being i do not have paid version of application anymore since it was trial version i used :/ so after installation it ask for key or buy it online :/

so on to third one here is the screenshot to what my drive looks like....i want my folders to change to default folder for whole computer then one at a time...or want to change to something fancy like your transparent folder sets....Here's sceenshot Arc...

 

[Arc]

Hi mate . Sorry for such embarrassment ... Nowadays I am having a poor bandwidth ; so the hosted image is not loading for me properly . Can you please upload it using the paper clip icon in the reply box ... I mean the red boxed icon in the attachment below ?

 

[Digital7]

yes here u go np bro

 

[Arc]

The easiest way is to replace your imageres file . I am a 32 bit user ... but once I modded a 64 bit imageres that you can find here : http://www.sevenforums.com/customization/109044-see-through-folder-icon-set-2.html .

But it is with a custom transparent folder icon . If you want the original , I am sure that somebody will be there to help us by uploading a default 64 bit imageres file . Let me know, I will try to manage it

System File Replacer will be a great tool which will do the replacement properly .

On the contrary, if you want to mod it yourself , just follow this post carefully : http://www.sevenforums.com/943862-post22.html . The needed icons (default folders) are in the attached zip .

Dont forget to rebuild icon cache and run a single instance of disk cleanup or Ccleaner after replacing the file .

 

[Digital7]

ok i will try doing this once i am home today!

Thanks! and yes i do have 64 bit system!

 

[Arc]

ok i will try doing this once i am home today!

Thanks! and yes i do have 64 bit system!

If it is needed, dont hesitate to let me know . And i know that you use 64 bit ... from your specs

 

[derekimo]

The easiest way is to replace your imageres file . I am a 32 bit user ... but once I modded a 64 bit imageres that you can find here : http://www.sevenforums.com/customization/109044-see-through-folder-icon-set-2.html .

But it is with a custom transparent folder icon . If you want the original , I am sure that somebody will be there to help us by uploading a default 64 bit imageres file . Let me know, I will try to manage it

System File Replacer will be a great tool which will do the replacement properly .

On the contrary, if you want to mod it yourself , just follow this post carefully : http://www.sevenforums.com/943862-post22.html . The needed icons (default folders) are in the attached zip .

Dont forget to rebuild icon cache and run a single instance of disk cleanup or Ccleaner after replacing the file .

Got your message Arc, I had to put it on my skydrive but here it is,

imageres wow64.zip - Windows Live

 

[Arc]

Another way .....

Download Change Windows 7 Library Icons Quickly With Library Icon Changer .... a tiny program and need not to install it . Save the icons supplied by me in a real place like C:\Icons . Now run the program ... select 3 in the left pane , click on "select icons from files" button at right bottom .


Do the same for 4, 5, 6 and 162 . Now Rebuild icon cache , and then run disk cleanup .

It should be changed now .

@Derek , thanks a lot my friend

 

[Digital7]

ok gonna try in next hour or so!

Thanks guys!

 

[Arc]

Hi mate . here is the original system folder icons in ico format . Included in the zip .

 

[Digital7]

Hi mate . here is the original system folder icons in ico format . Included in the zip .

Thanks downloded!

 

[Digital7]

Here's the image u wanted of Resource Hacker...3 Arc!

thanks! waiting for response!

 

[Arc]

Here's the image u wanted of Resource Hacker...3 Arc!

thanks! waiting for response!

So your system is ok now , we are to make it take effect . Make it sure that the thumbnail option is checked in disk cleanup , and run it . Then download the batch file from http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/49819-icon-cache-rebuild.ht and run it . Restart your computer now . Now all should be normal , but it may take a little time .

For 64 bit system, there is an imageres.dll file in C:\Windows\syswow64 . You may replace that with that one uploaded by Derek . It will force the changes to take effect .

Moreover, sometimes the folders dont take the change effect instantly .... make a new folder, place some files in it, change the icon size between large and medium a couple of time ... they will take effect .

 

[Digital7]

Done what suggested but no luck still...and yes ran test on new icon and also did rebuild cache...!