Live Chat & Podcast Sunday at 12:00PM Eastern!
There's no such thing as a stupid question, but they're the easiest to answer.
JoinTour
Login
Search
 
Tech Tips & Tricks
Tag Cloud
acer audio boot bsod computer connection crash dell driver drivers email error firefox freeze game hard disk hard drive hardware install internet keyboard laptop linksys macro malware network outlook outlook 2003 outlook 2007 problem ram realtek recovery redirect router server slow trojan usb video virus vista vpn windows windows 7 windows 7 64 bit windows vista windows xp wireless youtube
Search
Search for:
Tech Support Guy Forums > General Technology > Tech Tips & Tricks >
How do i ??

Tip: Click here to scan for System Errors and Optimize PC performance
[ Sponsored Link ]

Closed Thread
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
Thread Tools
stone66's Avatar
Senior Member with 286 posts.
  
Join Date: Apr 2002
23-Dec-2002, 05:04 PM #1
How do i ??
Change the backround of a folder in xp say it was like a music note and i wanted to use my own image ???
Register for free to hide this ad!
brendandonhu's Avatar
Distinguished Member with 15,988 posts.
  
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Experience: Advanced
23-Dec-2002, 05:10 PM #2
This is for 98, probably the same in XP,
Go into the folder, View>>Customize This Folder>>Choose Background Image
stone66's Avatar
Senior Member with 286 posts.
  
Join Date: Apr 2002
23-Dec-2002, 05:33 PM #3
nop
brendandonhu's Avatar
Distinguished Member with 15,988 posts.
  
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Experience: Advanced
23-Dec-2002, 07:14 PM #4
darn.
phoneguy55's Avatar
Senior Member with 231 posts.
  
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Troy,NY,USA
23-Dec-2002, 08:19 PM #5
xp does it different
read this......it might help

click here
perris's Avatar
Senior Member with 185 posts.
  
Join Date: Apr 2002
23-Dec-2002, 08:56 PM #6
Re: xp does it different
Quote:
Originally posted by phoneguy55:
read this......it might help

click here
phone guy...your link is broken, or the server is fujitzued
brendandonhu's Avatar
Distinguished Member with 15,988 posts.
  
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Experience: Advanced
23-Dec-2002, 09:00 PM #7
it works for me, although i notice its one of those auto-generated pages where it has commas in the filename, dont know if that has something to do with it.
perris's Avatar
Senior Member with 185 posts.
  
Join Date: Apr 2002
23-Dec-2002, 10:41 PM #8
ya...just switched internet source...(I travel alot)...and hooked up fine...haven't had time to read it though...thanx for the link
stone66's Avatar
Senior Member with 286 posts.
  
Join Date: Apr 2002
26-Dec-2002, 12:47 AM #9
i did it , it didnt work !!!!

Unless im not understandinng something ....

BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC
IconArea_Image=C:\Documents and Settings\Adam\Desktop\janine--.JPG
pvc9's Avatar
Distinguished Member with 6,597 posts.
  
Join Date: Jul 2002
26-Dec-2002, 12:47 PM #10
Quote:
Originally posted by stone66:
i did it , it didnt work !!!!

Unless im not understandinng something ....

BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC
IconArea_Image=C:\Documents and Settings\Adam\Desktop\janine--.JPG
You've to include the [{...}]

It has to look like -

[{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}]

I tried it on my system and it worked!
stone66's Avatar
Senior Member with 286 posts.
  
Join Date: Apr 2002
26-Dec-2002, 03:24 PM #11
So i included the brackets too !!! and then ya just save it ??
pvc9's Avatar
Distinguished Member with 6,597 posts.
  
Join Date: Jul 2002
26-Dec-2002, 09:54 PM #12
Open Notepad,

Line 1 :

[{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}]

Line 2 :

Path...Location of the file.

Save it as desktop.ini in that folder and it should work!

Eg :

[{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}]
IconArea_Image=C:\Documents and Settings\Adam\Desktop\janine--.JPG
stone66's Avatar
Senior Member with 286 posts.
  
Join Date: Apr 2002
27-Dec-2002, 05:24 PM #13
[{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}]
IconArea_Image=C:\Documents and Settings\Adam\Desktop\jenna.jpg

like so but its not working !!
pvc9's Avatar
Distinguished Member with 6,597 posts.
  
Join Date: Jul 2002
29-Dec-2002, 04:35 PM #14
Just an update, I wanted to attach a screenshot with the customized folder, but I guess that will take sometime...I'm having problems with Triple booting...Windows XP wont load...I'll have to solve it first, then try the customization. I'll post back later...sorry for the delay!
stone66's Avatar
Senior Member with 286 posts.
  
Join Date: Apr 2002
29-Dec-2002, 11:26 PM #15
THanks man considering i dont know wtf i am doing !!!!
Closed Thread Bookmark and Share   techguy.org/109586
Page 1 of 2 1 2

THIS THREAD HAS EXPIRED.
Are you having the same problem? We have volunteers ready to answer your question, but first you'll have to join for free. Need help getting started? Check out our Welcome Guide.

Smart Search

Find your solution!


« Previous Thread | Tech Tips & Tricks | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
WELCOME TO TECH SUPPORT GUY! Are you looking for the solution to your computer problem? Join our site today to ask your question -- for free! Our site is run completely by volunteers who want to help you solve your computer problems. See our Welcome Guide to get started.

Thread Tools


Twitter Twitter! | Podcast | Mobile | Advertise
Contact Us - HelpOnThe.Net - Archive - Terms of Service - Top
You Are Using:
Server ID
Advertisements do not imply our endorsement of that product or service.
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:13 AM.
Copyright © 1996 - 2010 TechGuy, Inc. All rights reserved.
 Powered by Cermak Technologies, Inc.