Changing file association icons in Vista

[dbminter]

Where are the former Folder Options for being able to change the icon association with a file type in Vista? Back in XP, they were in Folder Options under File Types, but Microsoft fucking changed things once again, naturally.

 

 

Thanks!

[mmalves]

I think the option you want is Control Panel -> Default Programs -> Associate a file type or protocol with a program

[dbminter]

That only changes the application used to open the file extension with. It doesn't have an icon option.

[LIGHTNING UK!]

You might just have to do it directly in the registry.

[dbminter]

Yeah, what I found while searching indicated editing the Registry. One solution I found that does work is to install a separate application called Creative Element Power Tools. It has a place where you can change the icon of an association under Vista.