Windows 10: Folder Icons reset to default and now not able to be changed back

Discus and support Folder Icons reset to default and now not able to be changed back in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I love the ability to change folder icons and used this function widely, however just yesterday (Oct 2019) all my folder icons reset to the default... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by KrackenYYC, Oct 17, 2019.

  1. KRACKENYYC
    KrackenYYC Win User

    Folder Icons reset to default and now not able to be changed back


    I love the ability to change folder icons and used this function widely, however just yesterday (Oct 2019) all my folder icons reset to the default yellow folder image and now I am not able to change them back.

    :)
     
    KrackenYYC, Oct 17, 2019
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  2. LIVE OR DIE
    Live OR Die Win User

    Changing and locking a custom icon to a folder?

    thanks, well i know how to change a folder icon i just want to know a way i can make it stick permanently so i can more it with out the folder converting back to the default icon.

    dont worry i found how
     
    Live OR Die, Oct 17, 2019
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  3. LIVE OR DIE
    Live OR Die Win User
    Changing and locking a custom icon to a folder?

    I want to change a few folders icons and fix the icon to the folder so if its moved to other computers the icon wont change is there any way of doing this thanks,
     
    Live OR Die, Oct 17, 2019
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  4. DOUGLATINS
    douglatins Win User

    Folder Icons reset to default and now not able to be changed back

    Changing and locking a custom icon to a folder?

    I don't undestand what you are asking, but cool sig by the way *Rockout :rockout:
     
    douglatins, Oct 17, 2019
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