Problem With Desktop Icons In Vista

[Guest]

I have a couple of DOS programs that have desktop shortcuts. I am having a
problem with the icon that is displayed on the desktop. I went to the
properties dialog -> program tab -> change icon and entered the proper icon
file. This icon shows up fine in the program page of the properties dialog,
but a default blank page icon shows up on the General page and on the desktop.

Any suggestions on solving this problem would be greatly appreciated.

Rick

 

[Pecos]

I have a couple of DOS programs that have desktop shortcuts. I am having a
problem with the icon that is displayed on the desktop. I went to the
properties dialog -> program tab -> change icon and entered the proper
icon
file. This icon shows up fine in the program page of the properties
dialog,
but a default blank page icon shows up on the General page and on the
desktop.

Any suggestions on solving this problem would be greatly appreciated.

Rick

Hi Rick,

Try this:

Right Click on the icon
Left Click 'Properties'
Left Click 'Change Icon'
Find out where the icon you want is in relation to the one you get (i.e.:
the one you get is two columns to the right of what you want.)
Left Click on the icon two columns to the LEFT of what you want
Left Click 'OK'
Left Click 'Apply'
Left Click "OK'

If that doesn't work try a few others and see if you see a pattern.

If that works but the icon you want is in the first two columns, I don't
have a solution for you.

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[Guest]

What are DOS programs ?

 

[Julian]

What are DOS programs ?

Programs that run under one of the earliest PC operating systems.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOS

 

[Guest]

Why do we still need these under Vista ?
Are there no modern alternatives today ?

 

[uvbogden]

See details all about icons and Vista in this tutorial.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88790-stop-icons-shifting-generic-ie-icon.html

 

[uvbogden]

If we're talking about changing icons on the actual .exe file, I can't help
you. If we're talking about Desktop shortcut icons for .exe files, then the
only suggestions I have are to decrease your icon size (I'm using 25 points),
and checking Read-only under the General tab of Properties. If we're talking
internet address Desktop shortcuts, make a link file as described in the
tutorial and the designated icon will not be changed. I'm sorry if this
doesn't solve your problem, I don't know what else to do. If you find a
solution, please post it here so we can all benefit.