How do I change the filetype icon for .url
?
I have used Default Programs Editor to change it, but it does not work. This initially made me think that the program doesn't work on Windows 8, but it does actually work for other filetypes like .txt
.
It gives an option to export a .reg
file instead of directly editing the registry, so I know what it is doing is this:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
; Created with Default Programs Editor
; http://defaultprogramseditor.com/
; Edit File Type Icon
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\IE.AssocFile.URL\DefaultIcon]
@="D:\\Icons\\Chrome URL.ico,0"
Why isn't it working for this filetype?
Best Answer
The icon of .URL files are treated in another way then normal extensions. The icons are bound to the registered protocol handler which is mostly your default browser.
Additionally the system distinguishes between HTTP, HTTPS, FTP and mailto links
(and some other irrelevant)
But you can change them without to change your default browser. I describe my own approach when I changed the icons.
(.url files)
Then you could search in your
Note: The bold part will differ according to your own registered browserregedit.exe
where the default icon is stored. In my example I registered a portable browser with this guide. As you can see in the guide the default icon is stored in the following locationImportant: Please take a full backup immediately before you change anything in your registry. This way you can revert easily when you messed up something.