Figure 1 Win XP Desktop
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You
would probably see something like the Figure
1 example on most Windows XP operating
systems. My Computer, My Network, and Recycle Bin are
called System Icons.
You can easily change
their appearance individually as well as regular folder icons.
Change System Icons (not
folders)
This shows you how to change the system
icons like Recycle Bin, My Computer, and
My Network.
Change Folders in Windows XP
Changing folders is explained below.
Steps to Change Folder Icons
1. Right + Click the folder icon you want to change and choose Properties as the example shows.
2. The Folder Properties window will now pop-open. Choose the tab Customize, shown as "A" below and follow the lettered steps below...
B - Click on Change Icon to open the window for changing the folder icon.
C - Here you have a choice to either Browse to a folder containing any .ico files or Select an Icon from the List shown containing default Windows icons.
D - Once you have selected an icon as described in C click OK.
E - Click on Apply.
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How
do I open .zip Files after I download them ?
You must have WinZIP Installed or a program that can handle the .zip filename
extension! If you do not have WinZip you can download it free here: [
CLICK
HERE to Download WinZIP ] You will need to "unZIP" the downloaded
file before you can use the icons or graphics found on this site.
What is WinZip ?
Winzip is one of many utilities that compress files making them smaller so you
don't wait as long for the file to download. If you have a PC and no compression
software then WinZIP is recommended. They offer a
free
trial version.
Okay I have WinZip installed. Now what ?
Once installed WinZip should automatically recognize
any ".zip" files
on your computer. Simply run WinZip on the files you download. When you unzip
them you must specify a folder to UnZip the icon files to. Make sure you REMEMBER
where you "unzip to". I usually create a folder on my desktop with
a
name that's easy to remember.
Are
the files on AlienEntity safe
to download? [
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Yes.
All downloads are .zip format and the only
files contained inside the zipped files are
(.ico, .gif, .jpg, .html, .txt). Every WinZip file
is scanned with
Norton
Antivirus
with the latest definitions. Downloads
DO NOT include any Adware / Spyware.
Are
these icons free? What
are the terms of use? [
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Yes they are free for
personal use
only. By
downloading you agree to the following terms and conditions
of copyright.
Images
protected
under
Federal
and International Copyright Law. All images contain
embedded digital copyright - DS00934 through DS020343.a
signature.
Personal Website (up to 3 icons), personal messengers
like AIM (unlimited), personal desktop icons (Unlimited),
NOT TO BE REDISTRIBUTED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION
- No Exceptions
- agreement must be included with each set at all
times). All images and content on this site is copyright
2005 AlienEntity unless they are user submitted. All Rights Reserved.
It's okay to use icons if:
- You want to use an avatar/icon in your favorite forum
for your own use.
- You want to use a Buddy Icon for your personal AIM
window or similar client.
- You want to use desktop icons for your own computer.
- You want to use icons on your personal home page
(a maximum of 3 and not to be redistributed)
- You must always include the agreement/terms of use
readme .txt file with icon sets at all times
You must OBTAIN PERMISSION if:
- You want to use any icon for commercial
use.
- You want to display more than 3 icons on your website.
- You want to use icons for anything that might be construed
as non-personal use.
- Any form of redistribution
About
AlienEntity [ back
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AlienEntity originated in 1991.
AlienEntity was formerly called The
Unknown Entity and
only displayed Original Macintosh
Icons. It's
a hobby site that kept growing
and now it's primarily offering Windows
based icons, gif images like Avatars
for Online Forums, Custom
Emoticons, AIM
Buddy Icons for AOL Instant Messenger
The
work found on www.entity.cc has
been used by icon enthusiasts of
all kinds. Even if you don't use a single icon from AlienEntity I hope you at least enjoy browsing the collections.
The desktop icons found on this site are useful for:
-- Sofware Developers
-- Private Businesses
-- Non-profit organizations
-- Game Developers
-- Anyone that likes to enhance their desktop
I receive frequent e-mails from businesses that want to
use desktop icons or some variations of them for projects. Always
ask for permission since most original icons are protected by copyright or by the authors that have submitted icons: E-mail
to Obtain Permission for Commercial Use
Icon
Types | Desktop
Icons
