Change the icons associated with files - it is still possible; It was child's play.

How can I change the icon associated with a file? For example, if I change the default program for an .ini file, the default icon of a page with a gear in the corner becomes a simple page and I'd rather the icon does not change... just the program I use to open the file. In the previous veersions of Windows, if you want to change the icon associated with a file, you could simply enter properties and continue. Please advise on how to adopt this change of WinVista Home Premium.

It is not easy and involves editing the registry (this is far from as easy it was XP, that's why you're having trouble).  Here is the procedure: http://www.webtlk.com/2009/03/20/how-to-change-the-icon-assiciated-with-a-file-in-windows-vista-and-windows-7/.  I recommend before starting that you back up your registry database just to be safe.  Here's how: http://www.adamsdvds.co.uk/tutorials/vista/regedit/backup.php.

I hope this helps.

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