windows 7 - How can I give a file a custom icon?

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2014-07
  • Alain

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    I would like a way to give a file a custom icon.

    I know it's possible to change the icons for an entire file type, but that's not what I want.

    I know it's possible to create a shortcut to a file, and give that a custom icon, but that's no good either (and gets the little shortcut overlay on it too).

    I'd like to know if there's a way to take a normal file like a .txt, .doc, or .xlsx file an icon other than that of the default icon for that extension.

    Failing that, is there an easy way to create a script or very tiny application wrapper around a normal file which launches it normally? (since applications can have their own icons)

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  • kayches

    i didn't tested this soft yet, but got this link for u. Mostly i think it works for windows xp.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD8UIs9Ycyw

    soft to download

    http://icolorfolder.en.softonic.com/

    As stated in video link, it not only customizes the color of the folders but it can also change the icons.

    Hope it works for u . if so please vote up the answer

    Regards, kayches


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  • Pim Jager

    I have a load of .bat files that I want to give custom .ico images (could be any other format, but I expect Windows Vista wants .ICOs). How do I add specific .ico images to files in Windows Vista?

    I can't find a 'change icon' button or anything under the properties for the file. I know you can do this for folders, but is it possible for files?

    I do not wish to change the icon for all batch files, but change the icon for each one individually. Thus file1.bat would have icon1.ico and file2.bat would have anotherIcon.ico

    I'm using Windows Vista Ultimate (but I expect that this should be possible in each version?)


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  • Duey

    Put all your bat and ico files in a production folder then create shortcuts to the individual bat files in your launch folder (i.e. desktop, startmenu).

    Then right click each shortcut and select properties to set icons.