where are *taskbar* icons stored?

[dbarton]

when i minimize a progam it displays an icon in the taskbar.

it's easy to change desktop icons for a program, but how do you change the icon a progam displays in the *taskbar*?

 

[corkyg]

The icon is embedded in the .EXE file. Software such as Microangelo can edit those, but be sure and back it up first. 🙂 Specifically, Microangelo Librarian does it.

MuA

 

[WobbleWobble]

If you're talking about the quick launch icons, you can find them at C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

 

[dbarton]

Originally posted by: corky-g
The icon is embedded in the .EXE file. Software such as Microangelo can edit those, but be sure and back it up first. 🙂 Specifically, Microangelo Librarian does it.

<a class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.microangelo.us/" target=blank>MuA</A>

Perfect. That's just what I was looking for. Thanks!

 

[Doh!]

You can change the .exe icons by using ResHacker.

 

[bsobel]

Originally posted by: corky-g
The icon is embedded in the .EXE file. Software such as Microangelo can edit those, but be sure and back it up first. 🙂 Specifically, Microangelo Librarian does it. <a class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.microangelo.us/" target=blank>MuA</A>

It's likely that some applications will no longer update properly (via differential patches) if you do this.
Bill

 

[corkyg]

[/quote] It's likely that some applications will no longer update properly (via differential patches) if you do this. Bill[/quote]

Been using it for over 5 years now, and no such problem has ever surfaced. Like I said, make a copy of the file for backup - then do it. The program is very careful to fit the changed icon in exactly the same space and location as the original one.

 

[bsobel]

Been using it for over 5 years now, and no such problem has ever surfaced. Like I said, make a copy of the file for backup - then do it. The program is very careful to fit the changed icon in exactly the same space and location as the original one.

The issue is not storing the icon in the same space/location (I presumed the app would do that), but apps using diff patching (like RtPatch) rely on hashes of the binary. Those hashes will be different after the modificaitons are complete (as well, any digital sigs on the apps will be invalid). Not a huge issue as long as you know what to expect, but thought it should be pointed out.

Bill

 

[dbarton]

Is there anything that would just change the NAME in the taskbar?