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[SOLVED] Change the icon of a file.EXE ?

I have already tried a shortcut creator which allows me to change the icon of a shortcut...
But when I copy that shortcut to a different pocketpc (which has the same programs installed as my own), the icon switches to the standard one...
Any chance to definitely change that icon??

.....No one?

The Icon of a exe file is stored IN the exe file, try to open the exe file in a res-editor and replace the icon with the one you like
I don't know if that works for ppc exe files too, but: just try it

tomoffel said:
The Icon of a exe file is stored IN the exe file, try to open the exe file in a res-editor and replace the icon with the one you like
I don't know if that works for ppc exe files too, but: just try it
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I already tried it... But I still have a problem:
When I copy the .exe file from my PC to my device, the icon is automatically restored to the default one...
Maybe the icon I'm using aren't compatible with this type of operation?
I use this icons: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=424678
The .ICO ones....

which icons are you trying to change

sometimes there are more than one icon in the exe.. (different sizes and colors) be sure you replace all
if you like i can try it for you, just send me the exe and the icon, or upload it here.
flaviopac said:
I already tried it... But I still have a problem:
When I copy the .exe file from my PC to my device, the icon is automatically restored to the default one...
Maybe the icon I'm using aren't compatible with this type of operation?
I use this icons: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=424678
The .ICO ones....
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tomoffel said:
sometimes there are more than one icon in the exe.. (different sizes and colors) be sure you replace all
if you like i can try it for you, just send me the exe and the icon, or upload it here.
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You can find it in the attachment....

It seams your .ico is corrupt, i can replace it with an other icon, and no problems.. but your one is "empty" (in windows I see the guitar playing homer, but in ResEdit, the icon is empty.. )
I tried it with another on, and it worked
Used TGTSoft ResEdit. Just open your exe, then point on the left site to "Icons" and select that one you want to replace. the you see the icon on the right site. Over the Icon ther is a replace button, click that, select your icon and save the project
flaviopac said:
You can find it in the attachment....
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tomoffel said:
It seams your .ico is corrupt, i can replace it with an other icon, and no problems..
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So I can't use all these icons you can find here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=424678
Used TGTSoft ResEdit. Just open your exe, then point on the left site to "Icons" and select that one you want to replace. the you see the icon on the right site. Over the Icon ther is a replace button, click that, select your icon and save the project
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I'll give it a try!

Maybe you can open them in a icon editor and resave them with other settings.. color.. resolution.. play a little around
hope hat helps you
flaviopac said:
So I can't use all these icons you can find here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=424678
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tomoffel said:
Used TGTSoft ResEdit. Just open your exe, then point on the left site to "Icons" and select that one you want to replace. the you see the icon on the right site. Over the Icon ther is a replace button, click that, select your icon and save the project
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Everytime I try it, I get an error....
ERROR CAN'T OPEN .BMP FILE....
But I'm trying to use .png and .ico icons.....
Maybe Am I already using wrong icons?
Where can I find correct ones?

is the extension of the file really ico? Do you use just the icons of this thread?
Here you will find lots of icons: http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/icons/?order=5
hope you get it to work if not, i can try to convert them
flaviopac said:
Everytime I try it, I get an error....
ERROR CAN'T OPEN .BMP FILE....
But I'm trying to use .png and .ico icons.....
Maybe Am I already using wrong icons?
Where can I find correct ones?
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tomoffel said:
is the extension of the file really ico? Do you use just the icons of this thread?
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I use .PNG icons.... If I try to replace the existing icon with a .ICO one, I can't load it with the app... It doesn't let me load a .ICO file...
EDIT:
Finally I make it work opening the .ICO file with an icon editor...
I deleted all the format (16x16,24x24,ecc...) inside but one (32x32)...
Then just write its name in ResEdit (because it doesn't allow me to search .ICO file)....
AND FINALLY IT WORKS!
Thanks to all!

Hi,
above rocks to change icon for my window mobile application .. but changed icon does not show up in mobile n mobile infact does not allow me to run application if icon is changed in uor way . Will this is possible to change icon for signed application or is there any other way to change icon of application .
Is this possible to have my application icon not from .exe file but loaded separately as any other image .. in this way I feel i can change icon on will....
any help will be appreciated
regards

Just take it on pc,i think it will be same.

[TUT]°°how to figure out wich manila file is for what°°

I made a little Tutorial how you can figure out wich manila file is for what.
Only you need is cfc_GUI you can download from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=470798 <----Thanks Chainfire for that!
At the first you had to Cerate a FOLDER on your DESKTOP called manila files or something you want!
At the first start from cfc_GUI it will ask for a folder and than you choose the created Folder!!
All other things are in the Pictures!!!!
Step1:
:
Step2:
Step3:
Step4:
Step5:
Hope that helps a little bit?

Dic3ptor said:
I made a little Tutorial how you can figure out wich manila file is for what.
Only you need is cfc_GUI you can download from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=470798 <----Thanks Chainfire for that!
At the first you had to Cerate a FOLDER on your DESKTOP called manila files or something you want!
At the first start from cfc_GUI it will ask for a folder and than you choose the created Folder!!
All other things are in the Pictures!!!!
Hope that helps a little bit?
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it helps loads for idiots like me, thanks loads for your time and patience

Thank you! Dankeschön!

Your Welcome! Hab ich gern gemacht!

Does anyone know the file name for the softkey bar?

The softkey is onlay a .png picture so far i no with a name. Its in the Windows folder on the device.
Softkeybar: HTCblack_softkeybar.png
Taskbar:HTCblack_taskbar.png
But later at the day i will have a look!

Hello,
is this only to copy the manila files or copy this software the shellres.dll etc. too???
Cause i cant copy the shellres.dll from my device to my pc "cant copy....." i tryed this with totalcommander :-(

Hey mate
good job Thank you

Very Basic Question
Up to now I have only "consumed" as a user, but I start to dig deeper...
Basic Question: The manila files contain only pictures (skins, buttons etc.)? There is no code in?
So if I modify one of the manilas, I just change the appearance of that specific part of the screen?
If anyone could confirm or explain the function of the manila files, would be great.
Hugo the JungleDyret

hugojungle said:
Up to now I have only "consumed" as a user, but I start to dig deeper...
Basic Question: The manila files contain only pictures (skins, buttons etc.)? There is no code in?
So if I modify one of the manilas, I just change the appearance of that specific part of the screen?
If anyone could confirm or explain the function of the manila files, would be great.
Hugo the JungleDyret
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Some Manila files are only graphics (called QTC) others are Luascripts and Mode9 (what you call code).
The tool described above will help you for the graphics

oh wow loads better than manila editor thanks man

Your welcome!

Which manila file is responsilbe for the day format in the weather tab?

copy your manila files in a folder on your pc and scan the folder with this
http ://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=464984 (remove the space before the : to get the link to work) and it'll give you the name of the files and therefore their functionality

I figured out that it is 308671e5_manila.
I edited the file to the desired format but it doesn't change in the weather tab.
Any idea?

Etihad said:
I figured out that it is 308671e5_manila.
I edited the file to the desired format but it doesn't change in the weather tab.
Any idea?
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Can you post the manila file here? Because i cant find it on my device.

Sure. There you go.

Woow, thank you very much for these. Now i can begin to create my first Manilas.
Because before you post this, i don't know how i can became the Manilas on my PC and in cfc gui. God bless you. Bonito77.

my keeps sayin export change i crnt do anything, alos which is the manila for the background for like everything? the black one with like white light in the middle? how do i change that?

dy_domyoung said:
my keeps sayin export change i crnt do anything, alos which is the manila for the background for like everything? the black one with like white light in the middle? how do i change that?
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The best is to post a screenshot! Because i dont know what you mean!

Help with Changing Clocks CHT

I'm trying to change the analogue clock on my HD2 but it won't change from the default clock (well sort of i've managed to change it from a square one to a round one), i've followed the instructions on moving the file into the device-windows folder.
but there's a file in there with the same name already and it doesn't replace the original file, if i try to delete the file 20F62884_manila it doesn't give me the option, the delete and rename options are not selectable, they are on the file i've pasted into the windows folder but not the original file, is it protected in any way ?
I'm using the file explorer that came with the Elegancia V8.0 Rom is this ok or do i need to use something else...
Many thanks...

wakers said:
I'm trying to change the analogue clock on my HD2 but it won't change from the default clock (well sort of i've managed to change it from a square one to a round one), i've followed the instructions on moving the file into the device-windows folder.
but there's a file in there with the same name already and it doesn't replace the original file, if i try to delete the file 20F62884_manila it doesn't give me the option, the delete and rename options are not selectable, they are on the file i've pasted into the windows folder but not the original file, is it protected in any way ?
I'm using the file explorer that came with the Elegancia V8.0 Rom is this ok or do i need to use something else...
Many thanks...
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Many manila fills are protect to overwrite, changing or deleting!
The easiest way is to use a cab file! It will overwrite and it give you the possibility to uninstall so you get back to the original one!
Ore maybe you can simply used a program called CfC GUI!! Perhaps the most simply way if it is fore personal used!
more explication ore where to find it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=470798

The file explorer which is on your device will not overwrite protected files.
But, search for "Total Commander" for Windows Mobile - it´s not the "freshest" software, but free, and it *does* overwrite protected files.
To make it more finger friendly, just change to large icons view!
Or, after all, as the previous poster mentioned, use cab files - those will automatically install and overwrite files.

Cheers for the reply's i've used a cab and yep changed the clock, but most of the clocks i've really liked are not as cab's so will try the total commander now, again thanks for the help, much appreciated...

Buggar even with total commander it says unable to delete file

If you will I make a cab for you! Perhaps the easy's way!!

Forgot i have installed Dinik's Clock for CHT not sure if that effects things...
Thanks for the offer of making a cab file, its the Tag F1 clock i like on this thread, again many thanks...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=670875

wakers said:
Forgot i have installed Dinik's Clock for CHT not sure if that effects things...
Thanks for the offer of making a cab file, its the Tag F1 clock i like on this thread, again many thanks...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=670875
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So here you go!
Have fun with it!
Don't forget I'm not the creator of it! I just put it fore you in a cap all credits go to suyama8!

Thanks a lot as said before much appreciated...

wakers said:
Thanks a lot as said before much appreciated...
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Np mate; We are here to help each other!!!

[Q]HD2 Taskbar Icon Change

Hi Guys,
trying to change my start icon used both Restorator 2009 & ResHack and neither of them does the trick for some reason, i have extracted the shellres.192.dll from my HD2 and opened it on both of the those apps and replaced the icons 4609 & 4620 with my own 32 x 32 icon file but all i get after reboot is a blank are where the button should be and the text start and the button is not touchable nothing happens.
Thanks For any help in this weird thing.

If im not mistaken dll files needtobe signed

miller710 said:
If im not mistaken dll files needtobe signed
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Oh ok, so how do you go about signing them???

121man said:
Oh ok, so how do you go about signing them???
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good question. I have no idea. lol. sorry.

I don't fully understand taskbar editing. So here is the process i've done on a 6.5.x taskbar.
-Grad the .dll and drag it onto the UnSigner
- create 32x32 png convert to xp colors using icoFX/Axialias Icon Workshop(for converting higher resolutions to .icos e.g the dropdown taskbar in 6.5.x)
-Replace icon using ResHack
-sign it with msigntools
-cab using WinCE or whatever tools are available for download, set the directory to /Windows, install reboot and you have your icons on the taskbar
Just make sure it's the correct version for winMO, i've been using 6.5.5 dll's as a base in all my taskbar works.
Also a simple google search can help you gather up the files.
"How to mod winMO 6.5 taskbar"
Hope this helps

121man said:
Hi Guys,
trying to change my start icon used both Restorator 2009 & ResHack and neither of them does the trick for some reason, i have extracted the shellres.192.dll from my HD2 and opened it on both of the those apps and replaced the icons 4609 & 4620 with my own 32 x 32 icon file but all i get after reboot is a blank are where the button should be and the text start and the button is not touchable nothing happens.
Thanks For any help in this weird thing.
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you is the official ROM? perhaps because of this
I have so too, was when he set the custom, button Start normally changed

Some help please
Hey, I've tried copying, moving or anything with .dll s in the windows folder and it keeps saying that Rom files cannot be copied. I've tried Total comander, resco explorer and winmo explorer but still can't copy those files.
I'm tired of searching for this answear... and I can find it anywhere... :'(
may someone help me to extract those files from the phone??

Mhz250 said:
Hey, I've tried copying, moving or anything with .dll s in the windows folder and it keeps saying that Rom files cannot be copied. I've tried Total comander, resco explorer and winmo explorer but still can't copy those files.
I'm tired of searching for this answear... and I can find it anywhere... :'(
may someone help me to extract those files from the phone??
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If you need to place your patched .dll files you need to add them in a cab file first.
Send me your dll files patched by pm i will do a cab tomorrow night after office if you want

I have to first download the file from the phone to edit it... that's what I can't do.
I have the tools, I've already donne something similar. But I can't download the DLL file.
Any ideas please?

[TG01 STARTUP UPDATED 06.01.2011] Windows Phone customized for TG01 (colours!)

After seeing quite a few I <3 Windows Phone themes, I thought we should have something for TG01
So, created some!
EDIT 1:NEW COLOURS ADDED NOW
EDIT 2:LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT YOUR NAME ADDED TO THE START UP SCREEN - WILL DO INDIVIDUAL CUSTOMIZATION!
EDIT 3:Animated Splash Screen NOW cooked and available with miROM10 (Thanks to mirolg) - Download new super fast, stable ROM with animated start up here
EDIT 4:NEW!!!SLOW ANIMATED VERSION OF YOUR SPLASH SCREEN (animated.gif in attached zip)
EDIT 5:NEW IN 2011 !!NOW PACK COMES WITH 8 START UP SCREENS AND 3 ANIMATED SPLASH SCREENS
EDIT 6:NOW SPECIAL CUSTOMISED SPLASH SCREEN FOR ALL YOU miROM LOVERS
Coming soon! - 2 More animated splash screens in fresh new colours!!
The list of files in upload:
3 animated splash screens
8 still start up screens
I have tested ALL screens and they look cool on WinMo
Requests, Comments, Suggestions are welcome!
*****************************************
How to change the Start Up screen
Choose the file you fancy, rename it to welcomehead.192 and copy it to /windows folder on your device. Restart, Enjoy!
All files are in .png format and if you copy them as it is and just rename them to welcomehead.192, it should work. Please let me know if it doesn't
How to change Splash screen
a) I have also made an animated .gif file if your ROM has a splash screen, you could replace it.
Splash Screen will ONLY work if your ROM already has a splash screen cooked into it. If you are using a custom ROM where splash screen has been removed, then you can't use the animated screen. If you try to install, you won't see any change! Don't worry, it won't brick your phone!
in HKLM\Software\Toshiba\StartupAnimation:
Enabled (DWord) : 1
GIFFile (String) : \windows\animated.gif
Change the one in BLUE to the WM_animated.gif, so that new animation file will be used instead of default 'animated.gif'

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jeeeah, well done, maestro. looks very gooood!
..ps. i have more as 5x tnx buttons is a xda bug

mirolg said:
jeeeah, well done, maestro. looks very gooood!
..ps. i have more as 5x tnx buttons is a xda bug
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HAHA!
That's no problem at all, we will write feedback to XDA on the thread and ask them to provide more thanks per day
Miro, if possible, can you please test the animated splash screen on tg01? I can't. I think in your ROM you have removed the splash screen. If I get feedback and suggestions, I am ready to bang out some more of these babies

ha, tnx, again (i find 5x tnx per day is not enough)
yes, no prob. i will test it and i will make a cab with enabling htc animation!

mirolg said:
ha, tnx, again (i find 5x tnx per day is not enough)
yes, no prob. i will test it and i will make a cab with enabling htc animation!
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thanks a lot miro for helping with feedback n cab

love Miro's ROMs with drupad2drupad's start up screen!
currently miROM 8 with your new startup screen. thanks a lot!

drupad2drupad said:
thanks a lot miro for helping with feedback n cab
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the standard name is animated.gif pls. rename bevor
the speed of the animated Icons is to high- i think a good value is half from actual speed.
to test: stonROM has enabeld the animated function
(my cab not works . when i cooked in works fine)

drupad2drupad said:
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How to change the Start Up screen
Choose the file you fancy, rename it to welcomehead.192 and copy it to /windows folder on your device. Restart, Enjoy!
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It not work om my TG01? I'm with original Orange ROM.
Where I made a mistake?
I choose ".jpg file with 480x800x24 BPP with changed name to welcomehead.192 . I put the file to windows folder on my TG01. After restart, nothing changed.

kapitango said:
It not work om my TG01? I'm with original Orange ROM.
Where I made a mistake?
I choose ".jpg file with 480x800x24 BPP with changed name to welcomehead.192 . I put the file to windows folder on my TG01. After restart, nothing changed.
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in my case I renamed the file to welcomehead.192.png and then it should work.
good luck!

mirolg said:
the standard name is animated.gif pls. rename bevor
the speed of the animated Icons is to high- i think a good value is half from actual speed.
to test: stonROM has enabeld the animated function
(my cab not works . when i cooked in works fine)
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Thanks Miro!
I will rename it as well as put it in first post so before install it can be changed.
I will try to flash stonROM tomorrow and see if it works.
Also will put in first post so everyone knows that it will only work on ROMs where splash screen is cooked in!
Thanks a lot for the help my friend

kapitango said:
It not work om my TG01? I'm with original Orange ROM.
Where I made a mistake?
I choose ".jpg file with 480x800x24 BPP with changed name to welcomehead.192 . I put the file to windows folder on my TG01. After restart, nothing changed.
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gghiq said:
in my case I renamed the file to welcomehead.192.png and then it should work.
good luck!
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Try changing the name to welcomehead.192.png and it should work. All the files I have updated should be in .png format
WinMo will only use the file if it's in .png format.

Thanks drupad2drupad, welcomehead.192.png is the right name.
But I can't replace the existing file, how I can change the permitions?

kapitango said:
Thanks drupad2drupad, welcomehead.192.png is the right name.
But I can't replace the existing file, how I can change the permitions?
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u can use an external file explorer like Resco file explorer. In properties of file, untick system and hidden. Once u have replaced the file simply put the ticks back for new file. Hope this helps

Thank You again drupad2drupad.

kapitango said:
Thank You again drupad2drupad.
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No problem at all Hope you enjoy the start up screen and can show you love for WinMo on your TG01
PS: Please let me know if you were able to successfully use animated start up screen as well

I failure to use animated start up screen.
I'm still amateur in WM customizing.
Now i study the possibility of SKTools.
PS. Now in the start of my TG1 at first display Orange screen and after that show my screen. Is it posible to exchange this Orange screen wih onother my screen?

kapitango said:
I failure to use animated start up screen.
I'm still amateur in WM customizing.
Now i study the possibility of SKTools.
PS. Now in the start of my TG1 at first display Orange screen and after that show my screen. Is it posible to exchange this Orange screen wih onother my screen?
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You should be able to replace Orange splash screen with animated.gif - animated WM screen in the first post. You need a registry editor like Resco registry editor or total commander in order to make the registry changes I mentioned in first post.

Aha, now I understand. I'll try again wit WM_animated.gif from your first post.