Adding customised Icons to Windows 10 Pro
One thing I've never been able to fully grasp and get my head around in Window 10 is how to add custom Icons to Windows 10 and where the best places are to find Icons.
For example, if I find some icons that I like, how do I add them to be available in the "%SystemRoot%\system32\ima
I've read many articles found using Google on this topic, but none of them explained the process very well in my opinion and just left me confused. So my questions are;
I ask you please provide detailed explanations to questions 1 and 2, rather than just links to external sites if possible. Answers from those who have personal experience in these matters would be great, as well as screenshots of steps included in your answers if possible.
I am skilled with Windows 10, but having trouble figuring out the best way to solve this particular requirement.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
Many thanks.
Andrew
For example, if I find some icons that I like, how do I add them to be available in the "%SystemRoot%\system32\ima
I've read many articles found using Google on this topic, but none of them explained the process very well in my opinion and just left me confused. So my questions are;
- How to add icons to Windows 10 "imageres.dll" file so that they are available to me when I want to select a different desktop Icon for a folder or whatever?
- Is it possible to have a folder with Icons in it that can then be browsed and selected when using the Properties > Change Icon option on folders or Program Icons? If so, what size do these icons have to be in order to be used?
- What are some of the best sites to find Windows 10 compatible Icons? Free preferred, but good Paid sites are not out of the question for me.
I ask you please provide detailed explanations to questions 1 and 2, rather than just links to external sites if possible. Answers from those who have personal experience in these matters would be great, as well as screenshots of steps included in your answers if possible.
I am skilled with Windows 10, but having trouble figuring out the best way to solve this particular requirement.
Any assistance would be appreciated.
Many thanks.
Andrew
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1) How to add icons to Windows 10 "imageres.dll" file so that they are available to me when I want to select a different desktop Icon for a folder or whatever?
Resource hacker can probably do this but it is not supported. You can make your own DLL with icons
2) Is it possible to have a folder with Icons in it that can then be browsed and selected when using the Properties > Change Icon option on folders or Program Icons? If so, what size do these icons have to be in order to be used?
Absolutely. A folder with ICO files will suffice
3) What are some of the best sites to find Windows 10 compatible Icons? Free preferred, but good Paid sites are not out of the question for me.
You can convert any image to ICO with
http://convertico.com/
Resource hacker can probably do this but it is not supported. You can make your own DLL with icons
2) Is it possible to have a folder with Icons in it that can then be browsed and selected when using the Properties > Change Icon option on folders or Program Icons? If so, what size do these icons have to be in order to be used?
Absolutely. A folder with ICO files will suffice
3) What are some of the best sites to find Windows 10 compatible Icons? Free preferred, but good Paid sites are not out of the question for me.
You can convert any image to ICO with
http://convertico.com/
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Thank you for the tips Shaun. I think I'd like to wait a bit to see if others have any ideas, especially with recommended icon sites that may already have "ICO" format icons available to choose from, or a utility I can install (free or paid) that I can convert to ICO without having to use an online website.
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Hi Omar,
Actually, while doing more searching, I found that you can do that, unless this video I found is wrong? Check it out and let me know what you think.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qIAa0YyRoI
You can't add icons to "imageres.dll" or create a folder to choose icons from.
Actually, while doing more searching, I found that you can do that, unless this video I found is wrong? Check it out and let me know what you think.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qIAa0YyRoI
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http://icofx.ro/features.html very good utility for creating icons and converting to ico.
That looks promising. Thanks, I'll check it out.
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You can use Visual Studio Community edition and create a DLL file and add icons in the project resource tab
Shaun, can you check out the video I've found and let me know if you think it's safe to do it that way? Looks easy enough?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qIAa0YyRoI
Thanks...
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downside you will have to browse to it when changing icons.Actually, that's not that big a deal for me. Now to just find some great web sites that have a decent selection of ICO files. I'd even be happy with paid sites - I don't mind paying a (reasonable) fee to use other folks work. :)
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Thank you very much for the prompt advice and help Shaun and Omar. Very useful info indeed that has pointed me in the right direction to achieve what I want to do. Much appreciate your help! :-)
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Thank you very much for adding your reply Joe. As always, I find your answers to always be tremendously helpful!
Sincere regards,
Andrew
Sincere regards,
Andrew
As always, you're very welcome! Oh, one other point. Shaun mentioned this site to convert any image to ICO:
http://convertico.com/
If Shaun suggests it, I'm sure it's great. :) The site that I use for that capability is:
http://icoconvert.com/
Regards, Joe
http://convertico.com/
If Shaun suggests it, I'm sure it's great. :) The site that I use for that capability is:
http://icoconvert.com/
Regards, Joe
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I just downloaded this ICO from http://www.iconarchive.com/ and now have it as my Folder to my Startup Folder where I can delete and replace my AutoHotKey re-compiled script :-)
Here's the PNG version of it...
I like it! :)
Here's the PNG version of it...
I like it! :)
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That way, you don't have to recompile each time you make a change...simply change the script and reload it via right-click>Reload This Script from the system tray icon (or double-click it in File Explorer or run the shortcut for it). Put the following line at the top of your script so you're not prompted about wanting to do the reload:
Now you tell me! LoL! Thanks Joe, I'll do just that, it will be so much easier!
Finish that ruddy course will ya! :) :) :)
> Now you tell me!
Yeah, I was gonna tell you when I saw it in your PM but it's still on the to-do list for today. :) Sorry about that.
> Finish that ruddy course will ya!
As soon as I can stop spending time on EE questions. :)
Yeah, I was gonna tell you when I saw it in your PM but it's still on the to-do list for today. :) Sorry about that.
> Finish that ruddy course will ya!
As soon as I can stop spending time on EE questions. :)
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Thank you for the useful and very detailed information as to where I can find already installed system Icons, however, what I'm wanting to know is how to add or use custom icons that I can find on the web. How to add these to Windows 10 so that they can be available to me.
Ie. From my question...
The answer to question 1 would be nice, but I'd settle for instructions on number 2 and 3 of the above questions.
Thanks...