The file folder shortcut icon is usually known on a Windows machine. Just similar to file or program shortcuts, you can also correct those icons to provide the Windows PC a modified look. The folder icon can be altered in the properties window for Windows Explorer. Windows arrives with numerous internal icons, or you can utilize your own ".ico" file to modify the icon.

Instructions

Step1

Double-click the "My Computer" icon to get Windows Explorer. For Windows Vista, the icon is marked "Computer."

Step2

Click the "View" menu item and after that choose "Options." In the choice window, click the "Folder Types" tab. Here, click the "Registered file types" and after that click "Edit."

Step3

Click the "Change Icon" button. In the window that open, choose your personal .ico file or choose one of the inner Windows dll files that have icons. The shell32.dll file situated in the "windows\system32" directory have shortcut icons.

Step4

Choose your icon and click the "OK" button. Reboot the machine to confirm the alteration. The entire windows of your folder icons are altered.