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Changing Icon's In My Computer?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Simon Singh, 2005/04/11.

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  1. 2005/04/11
    Simon Singh

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    Hi all,

    Im running XP Pro with Sp2. I plugged my iPod into the USB2.0 port, and it was given the standard external HDD icon. Windows media player 10 then decided to open when I docked the iPod, and now its been given this really funky iPod icon. How can I change it back, and also change other icons in My Computer?

    Thanks in advance

    Simon Singh
     
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    In my computer go to Tools>Folder Options>File types. Click on the item you want changed and then select Advanced. At the top you will have the option to change the icon.

    Hope this helps.
     
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    Simon Singh

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    Is there no way to only change certain drive icons? I have numerous card readers in my pc which show up as removable drive etc.
     
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    Look here - Icons - Change
     
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    OK thanks, worked a treat
     
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    right click on the icon>properites>change icon. Then choose browse to find the old icon or download a new one. There is another way but it depends on what the properties are on the icon, but this should work. If not post again and we'll work it out. :rolleyes:
     
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    Xeth - Welcome to the Board :)

    As you will see this problem has been resolved :)

    Your suggestion is the standard method of changing Desktop icons, except System icons and does not apply to drive icons in Windows Explorer or My Computer.
     
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    Download and install Customize Shell Folder Icons. It adds a customization page to the properties sheet of a folder or drive and will allow you to change the icon to one of your choice.

    You can see some of mine in this screenshot.
     
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