[David4321]

1) How can I change the default icons for file types in the registry?

I added the key "DefaultIcon" to several file types as listed in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT and set the data to the full file path of the icon - I'd have thought that would work. I've restarted, and it did not.

Where is the correct location & method?

2) Also: (once I get the correct location & make the edits) How can I create a registry file that will add the specified changes to an existing registry when clicked? Not save the entire registry, and replace it, just add the specified keys & data to install these icon changes. This should be at least good as a backup, for editing a new or reinstalled OS, and ideally (if possible) a file that can perform a smart operation by substituting or getting around the current system's user folder name.

Thanks

[DaveA]

What icon(s) do you want to use as default to what program(s)?

And is there a need to change these icons?

[David4321]

Thanks for responding.

Doesn't matter why - I know it can be done, and I want to do it. It's just a customization.

I am changing the icon set for certain file types, not for programs. So the change is associated with the file extension, not any program.

[Deke40]

Maybe here.

If not there check out these:

http://forums.cnet.com/5208-12546_10...sageID=3171325

http://www.vistax64.com/general-disc...ile-types.html

[David4321]

ROTFL You've got to be kidding. Those are links to duplicates of this question as I posted them on other forums - all unanswered. (I even have the same user name on those forums...) Thanks for the effort.

[Deke40]

Originally Posted by David4321

ROTFL You've got to be kidding. Those are links to duplicates of this question as I posted them on other forums - all unanswered. (I even have the same user name on those forums...) Thanks for the effort.

That was my point.