Download the following file: changefoldericons.zip
Unzip it to c:\ root drive. run the folder icons.reg file. This places 2 right-click options in your registry:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\Change Folder Icon\command
default value is wscript.exe "C:\change folder icon.vbs" %1
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\Restore Folder Icon\command
default value is wscript.exe "C:\restore folder icon.vbs" %1
STEP 2:
Edit the change folder icon.vbs file with notepad
Change the iconFile variable to an icon file (.ico or .bmp) of your choosing
Notice that it's currently set at c:\newicon.ico - you need to change it.
STEP 3:
In Windows Explorer, right-click on a folder and choose to Change Folder Icon.
The first time you run this, you'll receive a message box stating that this type of file can harm
your computer. Choose to Authorize This Script, and you'll never receive the box again.
The folder(s) should now be changed to your specified icon
To change them back, right click on the folder(s) and choose to Restore Folder Icon.
The first time you run this, you'll receive a message box stating that this type of file can harm
your computer. Choose to Authorize This Script, and you'll never receive the box again.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me: [email protected]