How Do I Change File Icons in Windows 7?
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How do I change the icon of a file type?

Right click extension whose icon you want to change and then select “Edit Selected File Type.” In the “Edit File Type” window, click the “…” button to the right of the Default Icon text field. The “Change Icon” window shows some basic icons, but click the “Browse” button to find your own icon files.

How do I change the default icons in Windows 7?

Right-Click the file type you’d like to change, and then Select Edit Selected File Type. In the Edit window that appears, Click the … button next to Default Icon. Browse for the icon that you would like to use, and then Click OK from both open windows to apply changes.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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