How do I change the icons of file types?

Question

I have a whole bunch of icons. I want to make one change so that that all mp3s files look like a CD icon. Same with all JPGs, DOCs etc.

Right click, properties - only works for changing the icon for a folder or shortcut!

I have Vista. "Associate a file or Protocol" doesn't help because I want to change the icon, without changing the program that opens the file type.

Answer 1

download and install the tune-up utilities it's utility to manage the system.styles also u can replace the any format with your icons try it

Answer 2

Open "My Computer" and look at the top where you'll see File, Edit, View, etc.



Click on "View" (Win 98/ME) or "Tools" (Win XP/2000) and choose "Folder Options" .



Click the "File Types" tab at the top and it will show you a list of available types (XP will show you the icon for each too).



Select the type you want to change and press the "Edit" button (98/ME) or the "Advanced" button (XP/2K).



Next, choose the "Change Icon" button.



Now we need to grab the custom icon so click the "Browse" button and find your way to the folder where you put all those icons you downloaded. Choose one then OK.



There you have it. The files should still open in the program associated with it, but now every one of that type should have the custom icon.



Hope it helps you.

Answer 3

It seems that the only possible way to do this is to use a third party utility. The only mention of file type icons I found was as follows:



Changing all Icons at Once

There is an IconPackager program created by a company called Stardock that allows users to change all of their Windows icons at once by applying a package of icons to replace the ones that come with your Windows PC.



IconPackager has the functionality to change hundreds of icons from “My Computer”, “Recycle Bin”, Folders, to specific file format icons such as .doc and .xls files and any other file type a user wishes to use. This program also supports the new “live” folder previews.



It can also



• allow users to explore icon libraries via the Icon Explorer.

• the shell integration feature enables browsing users to right-click any of their files and and go to the added “Icon” tab and change the icon.



If you want to read the whole article it's here:



http://www.myvistathemes.com/articles/how-to-change-the-icons-in-windows-vista/

Answer 4

while you're taking with regard to the reveal screen icons on the left of the computing gadget once you boot up the computing gadget...You magnificent click to delete. is going to recycle bin and then delete from there.