Windows XP Pro - changing desktop icons

[Guest]

Hi, I often put shortcuts on my deskop and like to easily identify them by
the icon. I used to simply right-mouse-click on the existing icon, go to
properties, change icon and select from a range. Now I can see these any
more. In any event, there was not that much to choose from. What is the
best way to change an icon, and when I browse for an icon, where should I go?
Many thanks.

 

[Elmo]

Hi, I often put shortcuts on my deskop and like to easily identify them by
the icon. I used to simply right-mouse-click on the existing icon, go to
properties, change icon and select from a range. Now I can see these any
more. In any event, there was not that much to choose from. What is the
best way to change an icon, and when I browse for an icon, where should I go?
Many thanks.

You can't drag it to the Taskbar; do you mean you drag it to the Quick
Launch toolbar? If it disappears from there when you reboot, try this
registry tweak:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings