How do I change a file ICON in win xp? 1

[ockerb]

I wish to change the icon associated with a file. In the help & support of XP it says "Create a connection file (.rdp file), or use an existing .rdp file" , I dont know what that means, can someone explain this to me

Thanks
Ockerb

 

[Ladyluck]

What kind of file?
The .rdp refers to remote desktop profile, a profile for a particular remote desktop connection.

 

[ockerb]

thanks for the reply I have installed zipmagic and the default icon is yucky. It was easy to use an alternate icon when I was using win98, but I cant find a way in xp. I am trying to change the icon of my zip files, it currently looks like a folder with a zip in it but i want it to look like the typical box with a vice ocross it.

 

[bcastner]

In windows explorer, Tools, Folder Options, File Types scroll to the file association type, and the select Advanced, Change Icon.

 

[ockerb]

thats great, thanks so much. That certainly did the trick
Ockerb