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Old 01-05-2006, 02:36 AM
Paul
 
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Default Can you make an icon for a removeable disk

When you eject it?

Hi all, I've figured out, how to change drive icons
for fixed and removable disks. (this is in XP SP2).

The default icons for them. In the registry.

Is there an entry you can put in the registry (besides
defaulticon), that'll change the default icon to another icon
when you eject removable disks (ie: like Ipods/USB keys, memory cards etc)?

I somehow doubt it, but no harm in asking!

Any info appreciated

Thanx





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Old 01-05-2006, 02:36 AM
Uncle Grumpy
 
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Paul wrote:

> Is there an entry you can put in the registry (besides
> defaulticon), that'll change the default icon to another icon
> when you eject removable disks (ie: like Ipods/USB keys, memory cards etc)?


I think this qualifies to be placed in my Top Ten List of Dumbest
Questions.

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Old 01-05-2006, 02:36 AM
RJK
 
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Default Re: Can you make an icon for a removeable disk

I thought something like that when I read it yesterday night :-)

regards, Richard


"Uncle Grumpy" <unclegrumpy@ameritech.net> wrote in message
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> Paul wrote:
>
>> Is there an entry you can put in the registry (besides
>> defaulticon), that'll change the default icon to another icon
>> when you eject removable disks (ie: like Ipods/USB keys, memory cards
>> etc)?

>
> I think this qualifies to be placed in my Top Ten List of Dumbest
> Questions.
>



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Old 01-05-2006, 02:36 AM
Paul
 
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Default Re: Can you make an icon for a removeable disk

Why coz u dunno the answer? :Þ

"Uncle Grumpy" <unclegrumpy@ameritech.net> wrote in message
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> Paul wrote:
>
>> Is there an entry you can put in the registry (besides
>> defaulticon), that'll change the default icon to another icon
>> when you eject removable disks (ie: like Ipods/USB keys, memory cards
>> etc)?

>
> I think this qualifies to be placed in my Top Ten List of Dumbest
> Questions.
>



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Old 01-05-2006, 02:36 AM
RJK
 
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Default Re: Can you make an icon for a removeable disk

How can anyone answer a daft and unnecessary question ?

regards, Richard


"Paul" <noone@home.com> wrote in message
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> Why coz u dunno the answer? :Þ
>
> "Uncle Grumpy" <unclegrumpy@ameritech.net> wrote in message
> news:1136420377.941669.59630@o13g2000cwo.googlegro ups.com...
>> Paul wrote:
>>
>>> Is there an entry you can put in the registry (besides
>>> defaulticon), that'll change the default icon to another icon
>>> when you eject removable disks (ie: like Ipods/USB keys, memory cards
>>> etc)?

>>
>> I think this qualifies to be placed in my Top Ten List of Dumbest
>> Questions.
>>

>
>



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Old 01-05-2006, 02:36 AM
WTC
 
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"Paul" <noone@home.com> wrote in message
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> When you eject it?
>
> Hi all, I've figured out, how to change drive icons
> for fixed and removable disks. (this is in XP SP2).
>
> The default icons for them. In the registry.
>
> Is there an entry you can put in the registry (besides
> defaulticon), that'll change the default icon to another icon
> when you eject removable disks (ie: like Ipods/USB keys, memory cards
> etc)?
>
> I somehow doubt it, but no harm in asking!
>
> Any info appreciated
>
> Thanx
>


[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Exp lorer\DriveIcons\"Drive
Letter"\DefaultIcon]

Double-click (Default) and enter the path for the icon.

[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Exp lorer\DriveIcons\"Drive
Letter"\DefaultLabel]

Double-click (Default) and enter whatever name you would like for your drive
to be called.

Note: You will probably have to create the key "Drive Letter" and its
sub-keys.

--
William



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Old 01-05-2006, 02:36 AM
Paul
 
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Default Re: Can you make an icon for a removeable disk

Thanx Will.

At last a normal answer, from someone who knows.

The drive letters, and default icons have been
created....I'll check it out.. I just have to add
the defaultlabel entry/entries.

Cheers


"WTC" <bcrawfordjr(remove)@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Paul" <noone@home.com> wrote in message
> news:dphm74$f0f$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>> When you eject it?
>>
>> Hi all, I've figured out, how to change drive icons
>> for fixed and removable disks. (this is in XP SP2).
>>
>> The default icons for them. In the registry.
>>
>> Is there an entry you can put in the registry (besides
>> defaulticon), that'll change the default icon to another icon
>> when you eject removable disks (ie: like Ipods/USB keys, memory cards
>> etc)?
>>
>> I somehow doubt it, but no harm in asking!
>>
>> Any info appreciated
>>
>> Thanx
>>

>
> [HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Exp lorer\DriveIcons\"Drive
> Letter"\DefaultIcon]
>
> Double-click (Default) and enter the path for the icon.
>
> [HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Exp lorer\DriveIcons\"Drive
> Letter"\DefaultLabel]
>
> Double-click (Default) and enter whatever name you would like for your
> drive to be called.
>
> Note: You will probably have to create the key "Drive Letter" and its
> sub-keys.
>
> --
> William
>
>
>



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Old 01-05-2006, 03:53 AM
WTC
 
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Default Re: Can you make an icon for a removeable disk

You're welcome and you may have to logoff and then log on for changes to
take affect.

--
William

"Paul" <noone@home.com> wrote in message news:dphvs3$np$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> Thanx Will.
>
> At last a normal answer, from someone who knows.
>
> The drive letters, and default icons have been
> created....I'll check it out.. I just have to add
> the defaultlabel entry/entries.
>
> Cheers
>
>
> "WTC" <bcrawfordjr(remove)@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OVIC22ZEGHA.1088@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> "Paul" <noone@home.com> wrote in message
>> news:dphm74$f0f$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
>>> When you eject it?
>>>
>>> Hi all, I've figured out, how to change drive icons
>>> for fixed and removable disks. (this is in XP SP2).
>>>
>>> The default icons for them. In the registry.
>>>
>>> Is there an entry you can put in the registry (besides
>>> defaulticon), that'll change the default icon to another icon
>>> when you eject removable disks (ie: like Ipods/USB keys, memory cards
>>> etc)?
>>>
>>> I somehow doubt it, but no harm in asking!
>>>
>>> Any info appreciated
>>>
>>> Thanx
>>>

>>
>> [HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Exp lorer\DriveIcons\"Drive
>> Letter"\DefaultIcon]
>>
>> Double-click (Default) and enter the path for the icon.
>>
>> [HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Exp lorer\DriveIcons\"Drive
>> Letter"\DefaultLabel]
>>
>> Double-click (Default) and enter whatever name you would like for your
>> drive to be called.
>>
>> Note: You will probably have to create the key "Drive Letter" and its
>> sub-keys.
>>
>> --
>> William
>>
>>
>>

>
>






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Old 01-05-2006, 05:37 AM
Ramesh, MS-MVP
 
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Default Re: Can you make an icon for a removeable disk

Customizing Icons:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/de...nding/icon.asp

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"Paul" <noone@home.com> wrote in message
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When you eject it?

Hi all, I've figured out, how to change drive icons
for fixed and removable disks. (this is in XP SP2).

The default icons for them. In the registry.

Is there an entry you can put in the registry (besides
defaulticon), that'll change the default icon to another icon
when you eject removable disks (ie: like Ipods/USB keys, memory cards etc)?

I somehow doubt it, but no harm in asking!

Any info appreciated

Thanx






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Old 01-05-2006, 03:49 PM
Paul
 
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Default Re: Can you make an icon for a removeable disk

Thanx Ramesh, I'll check it out!


"Ramesh, MS-MVP" <ramesh@XOX.mvps.org> wrote in message
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> Customizing Icons:
> http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/de...nding/icon.asp
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
> Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Paul" <noone@home.com> wrote in message
> news:dphm74$f0f$1@lust.ihug.co.nz...
> When you eject it?
>
> Hi all, I've figured out, how to change drive icons
> for fixed and removable disks. (this is in XP SP2).
>
> The default icons for them. In the registry.
>
> Is there an entry you can put in the registry (besides
> defaulticon), that'll change the default icon to another icon
> when you eject removable disks (ie: like Ipods/USB keys, memory cards
> etc)?
>
> I somehow doubt it, but no harm in asking!
>
> Any info appreciated
>
> Thanx
>
>
>
>
>
>



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