How to: Change Windows Vista Icons

dannymichel · 10-07-2007, 03:53 PM

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.

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felix8406 · 10-07-2007, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dannymichel

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.

Well, if you love OSX...

I'm just kidding, we are all friendly on this forum.

What's an icon set?

felix8406 · 10-07-2007, 05:42 PM

By the way, I found out what an icon set is; it's more of a theme. That would be a great addition to Vista.

dannymichel · 10-07-2007, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by felix8406

By the way, I found out what an icon set is; it's more of a theme. That would be a great addition to Vista.

It would be

Snuffy · 10-07-2007, 07:47 PM

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Please let's not turn this into a "If you love OSX icons so much, get OSX/Windows fan-boy" thread.

Humor me,

What the hell is OSX?

Snuffy · 10-08-2007, 10:40 PM

Re: How to: Change Windows Vista Icons
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>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...

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Right-click on a blank area of the Desktop and select "Personalize" > when
the applet opens look to the upper left, under Tasks, and click on "Change
desktop icons" > change and set the icons to your liking > click OK

felix8406 · 10-09-2007, 10:18 AM

I believe what Dannymichel wants to do is to change all icons to a set of icons that represents a specific theme and that can be done just by selecting the specific set. To me that would really be nice because it allows for better personalization with just one selection. Apparently you can do that with OSX.

dannymichel · 10-09-2007, 10:25 AM

You can do that with ANY OS.
Why not Vista?

felix8406 · 10-09-2007, 10:58 AM

I think it'll happen eventually, either by MS or third party. I'd rather have a third party do it, as MS imposes too many restrictions and provides add ons that some don't need or want.

ProCookie · 10-09-2007, 11:12 AM

Easy peasy.......IconPackager

felix8406 · 10-09-2007, 12:14 PM

Excellent Ant. I knew some here had some info. It's Vista 32Bit compatible.

Snuffy · 10-09-2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dannymichel

You can do that with ANY OS.
Why not Vista?

As stated, you can do it manually one at a time, or you can ADD A THEME. When you select the THEME it changes all basic icons after a reboot.
My sister changes her icons per the season to be jolly.
Christmas theme
Halloween theme
New Years theme
4th of July
Remember the Alamo
Veterans Day
She has every Holiday Theme going..

Not all of the Themes for XP work in Vista... but she said most of them do.
dog and cats for mouse trails, etc etc etc

felix8406 · 10-13-2007, 11:01 AM

What I like about IconPackager is that it changes the icons without replacing the Vista themes. I does take a little bit of room on your hard drive, requires 50MB. You can download a try out version, which includes three sets of icons (see snips)

colt1911 · 10-24-2007, 08:56 AM

If you want something to completely customize Vista there is a program called WindowBlinds although it is not free , it works great and can give you a different look.

***Sylar*** · 10-24-2007, 06:20 PM

Sorry but all info on Mac and Apple sould be erased from the internet Windows is the Master, Mac is a sore looser. All Hail The Gates All Hail The Zune.

10-07-2007, 03:53 PM	#1
dannymichel Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 12	How to: Change Windows Vista Icons 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.
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felix8406 ABXpert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,628	By the way, I found out what an icon set is; it's more of a theme. That would be a great addition to Vista. __________________ Your site for Free Always software: [URL="http://http://www.softdorm.com/"]http://http://www.softdorm.com/[/URL]
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10-09-2007, 10:18 AM	#7
felix8406 ABXpert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,628	I believe what Dannymichel wants to do is to change all icons to a set of icons that represents a specific theme and that can be done just by selecting the specific set. To me that would really be nice because it allows for better personalization with just one selection. Apparently you can do that with OSX. __________________ Your site for Free Always software: [URL="http://http://www.softdorm.com/"]http://http://www.softdorm.com/[/URL]
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10-09-2007, 10:25 AM	#8
dannymichel Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 12	You can do that with ANY OS. Why not Vista?
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felix8406 ABXpert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,628	I think it'll happen eventually, either by MS or third party. I'd rather have a third party do it, as MS imposes too many restrictions and provides add ons that some don't need or want. __________________ Your site for Free Always software: [URL="http://http://www.softdorm.com/"]http://http://www.softdorm.com/[/URL]
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felix8406 ABXpert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,628	Excellent Ant. I knew some here had some info. It's Vista 32Bit compatible. __________________ Your site for Free Always software: [URL="http://http://www.softdorm.com/"]http://http://www.softdorm.com/[/URL]
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colt1911 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 8	If you want something to completely customize Vista there is a program called WindowBlinds although it is not free , it works great and can give you a different look.
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