How to Change a Folder Icon Windows

1. Right click on the folder and click on Properties.

2. Click on the Customize tab. (See screenshot below)

3. To Change the Folder Icon -

A) Click on the Change Icon button.

B) Select a icon and click on OK to apply. (See screenshot below)


NOTE: Some common icon locations in Vista.

• C:\Windows\System32\imageres.dll (Recommended one to use)
• C:\Windows\System32\shell32.dll
• C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

OR

C) Click on Browse to choose a icon of your own. (See screenshot above)
NOTE: For the best icon size results, use a 256 bit .ico (Icon) file in Vista.

D) Navigate to where you have the icon saved. (See screenshot below)

E) Select the icon and click on Open.

F) Click on OK to apply. (See screenshot from step 4 above)

4. To Restore the Default Folder Icon - A) Click on the Restore Defaults button. (See screenshot below step 3A)