Hello Mike,
In addition, this is another method to change them as well.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/17...on-change.html
Hope this helps,
Shawn
Mike;1144608 Wrote:
> Thanks a lot dot (.) ;-)
>
> I will give it a go and have some smooth icons hopefully
>
> All the best
>
> Mike
>
> <.> skrev i meddelelsen news:OCBGzUcPKHA.1232@newsgroup> > >
> > >
> > [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\explorer\Shell
> > > Icons]
> > > "Number from list below"="Path to icon, Icon index"
> > > The list below specifies the number for the default shell icons.
> > >
> > > The path to icon is a dos path to the icon, in a registry file
> > remembe to
> > > use \\ (regedit rmoves one \ when merging).
> > >
> > > The icon index is used when the icons are coming from a binary file
> > like a
> > > .dll or .exe. It is the position of the icon in the file (a negitive
> > > number is the inverse of the resource ID). Omit the comma and Icon
> > Index
> > > when using an .ICO file.
> > >
> > > To get the index create a shortcut, right click and choose
> > Properties,
> > > then Change Icon, then Browse. Select the file and click open. The
> > icons
> > > are numbered from 0 downwards then across.
> > >
> > > Icons can also be set under the Default Icon setting for the object
> > in
> > > HKEY_ROOT (which is where Windows stores its' icon information), the
> > Shell
> > > Icon setting overrides this.
> > >
> > > Value Description
> > > 0 Unknown File Type
> > > 1 Default Document
> > > 2 Default Application
> > > 3 Folder
> > > 4 Open Folder
> > > 5 5.25 inch Floppy
> > > 6 3.5 inch Floppy
> > > 7 Removable Drive
> > > 8 Hard Drive
> > > 9 Network Drive
> > > 10 Network Disconnected
> > > 11 Cd-rom Drive
> > > 12 Ram Drive
> > > 13 Globe
> > > 14 Network Pipes ?
> > > 15 Desktop
> > > 16 Print Manager
> > > 17 Network Neighborhood
> > > 18 Workgroup
> > > 19 Program
> > > 20 Document Folder
> > > 21 Settings
> > > 22 Find
> > > 23 Hint
> > > 24 Command
> > > 25 Screen Saver
> > > 26 Docking
> > > 27 Display
> > > 28 Sharing Overlay (Hand)
> > > 29 Shortcut Overlay (Small Arrow)
> > > 30 Default Printer Overlay (Small Tick)
> > > 31 Recycled Empty
> > > 32 Recycled Full
> > > 33 Dial-up Networking
> > > 34 Desktop
> > > 35 Control Panel
> > > 36 Program Groups
> > > 37 Printers
> > > 38 Font
> > > 39 Start Menu settings
> > > 40 Audio Cd
> > > 44 Log Off
> > > 45 May not apply to Win98
> > > 46 May not apply to Win98
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > .
> > > --
> > > "Mike" <mike@newsgroup> wrote in message
> > > news:%23solO9bPKHA.3876@newsgroup> > > > >
> > > >> Hi guys,
> > > >>
> > > >> I have downloaded a icon package for vista with very smooth icons.
> > > >>
> > > >> I know how to change a program or folder icon or a indivudally file
> > > icon
> > > >> in the items properties but
> > > >> how do I assign a new icon to be used as a default for example word
> > > >> documents, mp3 and such
> > > >> so all my mp3 files and such are showing the new icon?
> > > >>
> > > >> If it have something so say I'm using vista 64 bit ultimative sp1
> > > >>
> > > >> Greatful for help
> > > >>
> > > >> All the best
> > > >>
> > > >> Mike (n00b)
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>> > > >
> > >
> > > > >
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