jackie dathe
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I'm trying to change the icons within the Windows Explorer toolbar.
When you select some filetypes, like ones associated with media players, for example, the toolbar adds another option. For example, choose an .avi, and mine gets the option "Play" with a VLC icon in front of it. (I've attached a screenshot for clarification.) I'm looking to change that icon. When it says Play with the icon in front of it, I'd like windows to use my custom icon for VLC.
I've changed VLC's icon, as far as it displays the custom one on the task bar and in the start menu, but it still shows the default icon in the explorer toolbar.
Any way to change that?
Thanks in advance for any guidance.
When you select some filetypes, like ones associated with media players, for example, the toolbar adds another option. For example, choose an .avi, and mine gets the option "Play" with a VLC icon in front of it. (I've attached a screenshot for clarification.) I'm looking to change that icon. When it says Play with the icon in front of it, I'd like windows to use my custom icon for VLC.
I've changed VLC's icon, as far as it displays the custom one on the task bar and in the start menu, but it still shows the default icon in the explorer toolbar.
Any way to change that?
Thanks in advance for any guidance.
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To change the icon displayed in the Windows Explorer toolbar for specific file types associated with VLC, you can modify the registry settings related to that file type. Here's a general overview of the steps you can take to customize the icon:
- Identify the Registry Key: You need to find the registry key associated with the file type you want to customize. This key contains information about the associated application and its icon.
- Change the Icon: Update the icon path in the registry to point to your custom icon for VLC.
- Refresh Explorer: After making changes to the registry, you may need to refresh or restart Windows Explorer for the changes to take effect. Please proceed with caution when editing the Windows registry, as incorrect changes can cause issues with your system. Here's a more detailed guide on how to potentially achieve this customization:
Steps to Change the Icon for a File Type in Windows Explorer Toolbar:
- Identify the File Type's Registry Key:
- Open the Registry Editor by pressing
Win + R, typingregedit, and pressing Enter. - Navigate to
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.avi(or the file extension for which you want to change the icon).
(Default)entry, which should have a value likeVLC.avior similar. []Access the VLC File Type Key:- Now, navigate to the key associated with VLC, which may be located under
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\. - Look for a key named similarly to the value found in the previous step (e.g.,
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\VLC.avi).
- Within the VLC file type key, find the key called
DefaultIcon. - Modify the
(Default)value underDefaultIconto point to the location of your custom icon. This value should contain the path to the custom icon file.
- To see the changes, you may need to refresh the Windows Explorer process. You can do this by restarting your computer or using Task Manager to restart the Explorer process. By following these steps carefully, you should be able to customize the icon displayed in the Windows Explorer toolbar for specific file types associated with VLC. Remember to back up your registry before making changes.
- Open the Registry Editor by pressing
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