In Windows 7, you can modify the icon used by the shortcut easily without risky modifications to your machine's registry.

This post shows how to change desktop icons, taskbar icons, folder icons, file icons, shortcut icons, Drive icons, etc. on your Windows 11/10 computer easily.

Earlier this week we shared a handy file renaming shortcut that works in Windows 7 and Vista (see video). Reader derilium put together a script that brings the same functionality to XP.

How to Create a Shortcut for a Start Menu Item in Windows 7 Pro. Although some people like to keep a sparse, clutter-free desktop, others may prefer to fill it with shortcuts.

I’d rather not have to open each shortcut file to generate its Dock applet, but it’s the only reliable way I’ve found to automate the process. Fortunately, the windows can be just as easily closed ...