How to: Change Windows Vista Icons

geekmaster1 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-07-2007

How do you do it?
I absolutely LOVE Vista, but I like the Mac OSX Icons.
I would like to change my icons all at once to an icon set.
Is there a way to do this?
Please let's not turn this into a "If you love OSX icons so much, get OSX/Windows fan-boy" thread.
I asked the same question on another forum and they were just mean about it.

bios · #2 (**permalink**) 10-08-2007

I believe the only way to change all default Windows icons safely is a program called Stardock WindowBlinds. Someone else might know how to do it without this program.

geekmaster1 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-08-2007

I'd rather not use third party adons that twill run in the background.

Graham · #4 (**permalink**) 01-31-2008

I wanted to change a couple of mine also - but couldn't.

Can't remember in XP whether I used a small 3rd party utility or not ...

The only option to change an icon in Vista that I have found is via a 'shortcut'. Make a shortcut, right click on it, and click 'properties' and 'change icon' is at the bottom of the pop-up dialog.

#5 (**permalink**) 03-01-2008

you can do it also using Winbubbles:

Unlock for Us: Unlocking WinBubble Part 8

#6 (**permalink**) 06-15-2008

Thanks for WinBubble.

Also the author's blogsite tips and tricks rocks.