How do I get my .exe file to display a custom icon?

[Tony Lin]

I want my .exe file and its shortcut to display an appropriate custom icon
when listed in Windows Explorer. How do I embed or associate an icon with
my .NET application?


Tony Lin

Fremont, CA

 

[Ian Cooper]

Hi Tony,

I want my .exe file and its shortcut to display an appropriate custom icon
when listed in Windows Explorer. How do I embed or associate an icon with
my .NET application?

You need to set the /win32icon compiler option to include the .ico file. The easy way to do this is via the project properties dialog. From the MSDN:
"Open the project's Property Pages dialog box. For details, see Setting Visual C# Project Properties.
Click the Common Properties folder.
Click the General property page.
Modify the Application Icon property."
HTH,
Ian Cooper
wwww.dnug.org.uk

 

[Tony Lin]

Ian,

Got it! Works great!

Thanks for all your help!

Tony Lin

Hi Tony,

You need to set the /win32icon compiler option to include the .ico file.

The easy way to do this is via the project properties dialog. From the MSDN: