Windows 10: how do you change an icon of a .exe file?

Discus and support how do you change an icon of a .exe file? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; yeah all i really need to figure out is how to change an icon of a .exe file. i tried going into properties but there seems to be no way... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by vibinghamster, Sep 8, 2020.

  1. VIBINGHAMSTER
    vibinghamster Win User

    how do you change an icon of a .exe file?


    yeah all i really need to figure out is how to change an icon of a .exe file. i tried going into properties but there seems to be no way

    :)
     
    vibinghamster, Sep 8, 2020
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  2. NIGELMERCIER
    nigelmercier Win User

    Custom File Icons?


    I've got a program that creates various file types; some of these are associated with the program and display its icon. Is it possible to keep the file association, but change the icons for some of the associated types so they stand out in a listing?

    If so, then ideally I'd like to extract the icon from the exe, make three slightly different versions, and make these display (at all scales) for the three main file types. Any suggestions for tools to do this? I have Photoshop CS5.
     
    nigelmercier, Sep 8, 2020
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  3. SACHIN VENKATESH
    Sachin Venkatesh Win User
    I changes .exe (Default) files data value, and now I can't open .exe files. Can anyone tell me the normal data value for .exe?

    Hello Nilson,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you have changed the values of .exe file extension and now you are unable to open any .exe files. We will help you.

    To assist you better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

    • How did you change the values of the .exe file extensions?
    • What was the issue to change the values for .exe?
    • Is the PC used for testing purpose or you have you changed the values for any developing purpose?
    Please post to us with more information to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Sep 8, 2020
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  4. ERIC BER
    Eric Ber Win User

    how do you change an icon of a .exe file?

    Can't run .exe file

    Hi Phil,

    There are several reasons why you are having issues running .exe files on your Windows 10 laptop. To assist you better, kindly answer the questions below:

    • Have you made any changes to your laptop prior to this issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • What is the error message that you received when running .exe files?

    Regards.
     
    Eric Ber, Sep 8, 2020
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