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How To Use These Icons

  Please note there is no support, technical or otherwise, for these icons. While the process is straightforward, end-users do so at there own risk and TheMcFox.com cannot be held liable for any omissions or errors encountered.

Changing icons on Windows can be done in many different ways. I suggest using the easiest methods! These are outlined below.

Download the .zip folder to a convenient location for easy access. As with all downloads, it is good practice to scan the downloaded file with antivirus software. If you don't have any, download the .zip folder then send it via email as an attachment to an AOL, hotmail or msn account - these are automatically scanned for viruses. You shouldn't have to download it again since it should still be on your computer.

Unzip the folder. When you open it, you should see a selection of icons.

You will have to tell your computer where to find your icons so it is best to create a folder in 'My Documents'. I would suggest calling it something like '[no delete]' (including the brackets in the folder name) or something similar. Place the icons into this folder. Now you know exactly where to find them!

For Windows XP

1. Right click the folder, shortcut or application you wish to change the icon on.

2. Choose "Properties" from the menu.

3. In the properties dialog, select the "Customize" tab.

4. Press the "Change Icon" button to open the icon selection window.

5. In the icon selection window, press the "Browse" button.

6. Browse to the folder you created in 'My Documents' called '[no delete]' (or whatever you have chosen to call it).

7. Choose the .ico file you want to use as a replacement and press "Open".

8. Press "OK" in the icon selection window and also on the "properties" dialog window.

9. Your new icon should now be displayed.
    

For Windows 98 and other Windows operating systems

To change the My Computer, My Documents, My Network Places (also called the Network Neighbourhood):

1. Right click on the desktop.

2. Choose "Properties" from the menu.

3. In the properties dialog, select the "Effects" or "Plus!" tab.

4. Select the icon you wish to change.

5. Press the "Change Icon" button to open the icon selection window.

6. In the icon selection window, press the "Browse" button.

7. Browse to the folder you created in 'My Documents' called '[no delete]' (or whatever you have chosen to call it).

8. Choose the .ico file you want to use as a replacement and press "Open".

9. Press "OK" in the icon selection window and also on the "Properties" dialog box.

10. Your new icon should now be displayed.
     

You can also change the icon for a shortcut using these steps:

1. Right click the shortcut.

2. Choose "Properties" from the menu.

3. In the "Properties" dialog, press the "Change Icon" button to open the icon selection window.

4. In the icon selection window, press the "Browse" button.

5. Browse to the folder you created in 'My Documents' called '[no delete]' (or whatever you have chosen to call it).

6. Choose the .ico file you want to use as a replacement and press "Open".

7. Press "OK" in the icon selection window and also on the "Properties" dialog box.

8. Your new icon should now be displayed.
    

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