How do I change my database icon?

[gagecres]

I want to use an icon I created for a database I created with Access 2007. I
have added it to the "Application Icon" field under Access Options, but the
new icon only shows up next to the program name in the toolbar. I also know
how to change the icon for the shortcut to the database, but I need to know
how to change the icon for the original program, not just the shortcut.

 

[Bill Mosca]

The only way I know of for showing the icon in the application title bar is
to hide the ribbon.

Docmd.ShowToolbar "Ribbon", acToolbarNo

 

[david]

You want to change the icon for the MDB in Windows
Explorer?

Icons in Windows Explorer are associated with File
Extensions, so the two options are to either change
the File Extension (MDB) or to use an Add-In for
Windows Explorer.

There is no Add-In available for Windows Explorer
that will do what you want: Writing it would require
an experienced Shell programmer.

If you choose your own File Extension, you can associate it with what ever
Icon you want.

(david)