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    Icons - Change Using Resource Hacker

    How to Change Windows 7 System Icons Using Resource Hacker
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       Information
    A few days ago I faced a question How do I change icons using restorator???? . I provided the suggestion there; latter thought if there is a tutorial, it may help many guys asking the question.
       Note
    Tools required :
    1. Resource Hacker : Now supports 64 bit system and .png files. Download it from : Download New Updated “Resource Hacker 3.5.2 Beta” with 64-bit and PNG File Support - Tweaking with Vishal

    2. IcoFX : A free application that can be used to get a ready reference of the system icons. Download it from IcoFX - The Free Icon Editor - Download


    Download and install the above mentioned programs.


    Now it starts :

    Suppose we are changing the default games icon with this one Icons - Change Using Resource Hacker-chinaz5.png

    Though almost all of the system is changeable in this process, it is just an example

    1. Go to C:\Windows\System32\imageres.dll and take a copy if it in a secured place (i.e. take a backup of it)

    2. Now Take Ownership of the imageres.dll

    3. Open IcoFX. Click on Tools > Resource Editor.
    Icons - Change Using Resource Hacker-pic1.jpg
    4. In the resource editor window , click on the folder icon. The Open Resources window will appear.
    Icons - Change Using Resource Hacker-pic2.jpg
    5. In the open resources window, give the filename "imageres.dll" and click open.
    Icons - Change Using Resource Hacker-pic3.jpg
    6. So in the resource editor window, The games icon no is #14
    Icons - Change Using Resource Hacker-pic4.jpg
    We are to moderate it using Resource Hacker. Now we may close IcoFX.

    7. Open Resource Hacker. Click on File > Open . It will automatically open in System 32.
    Icons - Change Using Resource Hacker-pic5.jpg
    8. In the incoming box, give the file name "imageres.dll" and click "open".
    Icons - Change Using Resource Hacker-pic6.jpg
    9. Now, Click on the "+" sign in front of "Icon Group"
    Icons - Change Using Resource Hacker-pic7.jpg
    10. You will look the Icon group tree expands, and an item "*1033" there. Click on "*1033" and see the games icon revealed in the right side pane of the window.
    Icons - Change Using Resource Hacker-pic8.jpg
    11. Now right click on "*1033" and click on "replace resource"
    Icons - Change Using Resource Hacker-pic9.jpg
    12. In the upcoming box, click on "Open the file with new icon" and browse for it.
    Icons - Change Using Resource Hacker-pic10.jpg
    13. Now, first click on "Select new icon" and then click on "replace"
    Icons - Change Using Resource Hacker-pic11.jpg
    Repeat upto step 13 for the icons you want to change at a time, and when all of your icons are replaced, go to step 14.
    14. We are almost done. We successfully modified the imageres.dll file. Now it is to save it. Cilck on File > Save as, give the filename "imageres,dll". Save it on your desktop.
    Icons - Change Using Resource Hacker-pic12.jpg
    15. Go again to C:\Windows\System32\imageres.dll. Rename it to inageresOLD.dll or something. Now copy the modified imageres.dll in that location. The last thing is to restart ... either you may restart your computer, or you may restart explorer.exe using task manager.

    16. After restart, Click on start menu and place your pointer on the games link. you will get it
    Icons - Change Using Resource Hacker-final.jpg
    I agree with you that the process is lengthy and labourous But it is the free of cost way to change all the system icons.

    Enjoy yourself. And again,dont forget to backup your original imageres.dll before starting the process :)









  1. Posts : 339
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       #1

    Thanks Arc! Nice tuto!!!

    Very interesting dll to customize, but what a huge work to do it all!!!
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  2. Arc
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       #2

    scoopeeedoo said:
    Thanks Arc! Nice tuto!!!

    Very interesting dll to customize, but what a huge work to do it all!!!
    You are welcome , pal!
    Really time consuming ! But you know, it is the only way to get access over all your system icons without reducing your pocket ! Many paid programs are there who either doesnot allow to change all it icons (like tuneup) or doesnot provides flexibility (like stardock iconpackager). But yah... you may mention restorator !

    When you provided the 64 bit reshacker link , I planned for it. So again we are mutually thanking each other
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       #3

    Nice very tuts!
    ThNnx Yew bro
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  4. Posts : 11,990
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       #4

    Nice tutorial; even I can understand it. Thanks.
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  5. Arc
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       #5

    Muneem said:
    Nice very tuts!
    ThNnx Yew bro
    I am glad that you liked it :)

    CarlTR6 said:
    Nice tutorial; even I can understand it. Thanks.
    Hi Carl ! At least I know that there is no enough reason to underrate you in such a manner Though its my pleasure that you approved it. It's important to me.
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       #6

    Very well done Arc, nice job!
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  7. Arc
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    iseeuu said:
    Very well done Arc, nice job!
    I value your words, Robert
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  8. Posts : 3,322
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       #8

    Thanks for this tutorial. Was exactly what I needed :)
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  9. Arc
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    Everlong18 said:
    Thanks for this tutorial. Was exactly what I needed :)
    Feeling nice that it may fulfill some of your needs. Most welcome for your comment.
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