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how to change the look of xp folder icons?

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mayneu
mayneu Original post #1
Nov 28, 2006 at 1:35 PM
hi, i am wandering and searching badly on how to change the look of folders in xp...

i have the new icons, but i dont know how to do it.... can anyone pls tell me how to do it. in brief tutorial would be better....

this xp folders look crappy. i want to change them to some 3d effect folders....

here is a wonderful site where u can get some decent icon packages....

*www.gold-directory.com/category/software/
Third Eye
Nov 28, 2006 at 1:53 PM
Bored of XP Icons then install "Icon Packager" from Stardock,it is a great software.

Download Link -> here

Additional Downloadable Icons -> here

Enjoy ! :)
I am sure that you will like it.
manas
manas #3
Nov 28, 2006 at 3:12 PM
You can also try Icontweaker....

*joost.endoria.net/home

A free alternative to IconPackager ....
mayneu
mayneu #4
Nov 28, 2006 at 4:38 PM
which one is better among these 2?

i feel icontweak looks much better right?

should i have to change individual icon in order to change its look? tell me the best and most simple software to use for icon changing....
anandk
anandk #5
Nov 28, 2006 at 5:09 PM
stardocks icon packager may be considered as the best in its class !

if u want some more enhancement utilites, click here, here also, and here !
Third Eye
Nov 28, 2006 at 6:11 PM
Yup anandk is right !
overclocker
Nov 28, 2006 at 6:13 PM
U need a Iconpackager to apply this icon pack... Visit: www.Deviantart.com lots of gr8 iconpacks are available there...collect it..apply it..