Custom Icons for Windows 11 Thread (Folders, Dropbox, Google Drive, Podcasts, NVME Drive, Steam, Adobe)


This thread is beyond amazing. The quantity of great icons is astonishing.
I would love to drop some requests for you talented folks out there.

1. A "Windows" folder (that I want to use on the "C:/Windows" folder, that'd be great).
Using this "plain folder" model with a "greyed-out" Windows logo:

Folder Icon.jpg

2. A "Softwares / Program files" folder for x86 app (that I want to use on the "C:/Program Files (x86)" folder, that'd be great).
Maybe (just an idea) using this model but with an added "x86" text on the bottom-right corner of the CD:

Screenshot_4.jpg

3. A "Softwares / Program files" folder for x64 app (that I want to use on the "C:/Program Files" folder, that'd be great).
Maybe (just an idea) using this model but with an added "x64" text on the bottom-right corner of the CD:

Screenshot_4.jpg

4. Also I'd like to see the following as folders (some are missing from this thread AFAIK) :
For thoses, something in the vein of the Mega color pack from spettojim would be awesome.
  • Battle.net
  • Battlestate Games (Espace from Tarkov launcher)

    Screenshot_5.jpg
  • Bethesda.net
    Screenshot_7.jpg
  • Discord
  • Electronic Arts (EA App new "Origin" replacement)
  • Epic Games
  • GOG Galaxy
  • Riot Client (League of Legends + VALORANT launcher)
    Screenshot_6.jpg
  • Rockstar Games
  • Steam
  • Ubisoft Connect (new uPlay)
  • Xbox (UWP app)
 
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    SSD: Samsung 980 PRO 500GB (Operating System)
    SSD: Samsung 860 EVO 500GB (Documents)
    HDD: Seagate FireCuda 2TB (Games)
    HDD: Seagate FireCuda 2TB (Videos)
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    Corsair AX850 Titanium Certified (Fully Modular)
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    Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX PH-ES515ETG_AG
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    Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
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    Microsoft Sidewinder X4
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I agree with the suggestions from Epsilons. It would be great to have icons to differentiate x86 and x64 program folders.
Btw, do you have an idea how to change the "Windows" icon folder? Every time I try, it doesn't let me do it. Probably because it's the system folder.
 

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    windows 11
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    Intel i7-8750H
    Memory
    32gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia Geforce GTX 1060
I agree with the suggestions from Epsilons. It would be great to have icons to differentiate x86 and x64 program folders.
Btw, do you have an idea how to change the "Windows" icon folder? Every time I try, it doesn't let me do it. Probably because it's the system folder.

The trick for this system folder is :

  1. Create a shortcut of the C:/Windows (system folder) located at the root of C
  2. Hide the folder C:/Windows (right-click / properties / hidden)
  3. With the help of a software like Winaero Tweaker, disable the shortcut arrow (Customize Shortcut Arrow / No arrow)
  4. Set a custom icon to your newly created "Windows" shortcut. Since the shortcut start with the letter "W" it will be placed at the end thus will act just like the original folder without anyone knowing it's merely a shortcut except you)
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (v23H2)
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom DIY PC
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (8-core / 16-thread) @ 4.5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming (BIOS 5003)
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL16
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB GDDR6
    Sound Card
    SupremeFX S1220A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 32UK550 32" 4K UHD (2160p) HDR 60hz
    Hard Drives
    SSD: Samsung 980 PRO 500GB (Operating System)
    SSD: Samsung 860 EVO 500GB (Documents)
    HDD: Seagate FireCuda 2TB (Games)
    HDD: Seagate FireCuda 2TB (Videos)
    PSU
    Corsair AX850 Titanium Certified (Fully Modular)
    Case
    Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX PH-ES515ETG_AG
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Sidewinder X4
    Mouse
    ROCCAT Kone Pure Ultra
    Internet Speed
    Download : 1 Gbps | Upload : 1 Gbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Other Info
    CPU Fan: Noctua NF-A15 chromax.black (x2)
    Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A chromax.black (x6)
    Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 chromax.black (x1)
Thanks for the trick!
 

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  • OS
    windows 11
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    Asus GL703
    CPU
    Intel i7-8750H
    Memory
    32gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia Geforce GTX 1060
I agree with the suggestions from Epsilons. It would be great to have icons to differentiate x86 and x64 program folders.
Btw, do you have an idea how to change the "Windows" icon folder? Every time I try, it doesn't let me do it. Probably because it's the system folder.
You can use a batch file to do it, It is very useful after a clean install. You can write your codes for other folders too.

Save this code to a .bat file
change this for your icon address C:\Icons\root\wingroup.ico
Run as administrator

WindowsIcon.bat
Code:
IF EXIST "C:\Windows\desktop.ini" attrib -h -s "C:\Windows\desktop.ini"
IF EXIST "C:\Windows\desktop.ini" del "C:\Windows\desktop.ini" /f /q
ECHO [.ShellClassInfo]> "C:\Windows\desktop.ini"
ECHO IconResource=C:\Icons\root\wingroup.ico>>"C:\Windows\desktop.ini"
attrib +h +s  "C:\Windows\desktop.ini"
attrib /d +r  "C:\Windows"
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 21H2 Home Single Language
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Hometech ALFA400C
    CPU
    I'm ashamed to talk about it...
    Motherboard
    There is no such a God, I only know mother-Earth
    Memory
    3GB :(
    Graphics Card(s)
    on-board
    Sound Card
    on-board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    (s) is too ambitious for me
    Screen Resolution
    1920*1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 250GB (SSD)
    Samsung MBG4GC 32GB (SSD)
    PSU
    I was very young when I last saw a PSU
    Case
    ...
    Cooling
    My coldness is enough to cool the computer
    Keyboard
    A broken and very clean keyboard
    Mouse
    Rat King
    Internet Speed
    Slowest internet connection in Europe
    Browser
    ChromePortable / TorBrowser
    Antivirus
    Biontech
    Other Info
    I can simply say that I took the red pill and I am not happy with it.
Thanks @Feuer it works perfectly !
Thanks for the icons @spettojim

I made my own Windows 11 system folder icon in color. If anyone is interested to grab it.

win11_folder_icon.png
 

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    Asus GL703
    CPU
    Intel i7-8750H
    Memory
    32gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia Geforce GTX 1060
My own Windows 11

png.png
 

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  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
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    Laptop
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    MSI GL75 Leopard 10SEK
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-1075
    Motherboard
    Micro-Star International Co., Ltd.
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 x 144 Hz
    Hard Drives
    SSD + HDD
    Cooling
    Cooler Boost 5
    Keyboard
    SteelSeries Engine
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    1000 Mb/s
    Browser
    Google chrome
    Antivirus
    No
My own Google Hardrive

Google Hardrive 2.png Google Hardrive.png
 

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    MSI GL75 Leopard 10SEK
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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-1075
    Motherboard
    Micro-Star International Co., Ltd.
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 x 144 Hz
    Hard Drives
    SSD + HDD
    Cooling
    Cooler Boost 5
    Keyboard
    SteelSeries Engine
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    1000 Mb/s
    Browser
    Google chrome
    Antivirus
    No
I made more basic icons, include some requested by @Epsilons . I'm working on colored ones.

Amazing. Thanks for your great work and fast execution. I'm eager to see the colored ones, especially Battlestate, Bethesda.net and Riot Games !

Now if someone can make a folder for "The Pirate Bay" that follow the design of the W11 folder icon, that would be great!

games_folder.jpg
 
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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (v23H2)
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom DIY PC
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (8-core / 16-thread) @ 4.5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming (BIOS 5003)
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL16
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB GDDR6
    Sound Card
    SupremeFX S1220A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 32UK550 32" 4K UHD (2160p) HDR 60hz
    Hard Drives
    SSD: Samsung 980 PRO 500GB (Operating System)
    SSD: Samsung 860 EVO 500GB (Documents)
    HDD: Seagate FireCuda 2TB (Games)
    HDD: Seagate FireCuda 2TB (Videos)
    PSU
    Corsair AX850 Titanium Certified (Fully Modular)
    Case
    Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX PH-ES515ETG_AG
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Sidewinder X4
    Mouse
    ROCCAT Kone Pure Ultra
    Internet Speed
    Download : 1 Gbps | Upload : 1 Gbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Other Info
    CPU Fan: Noctua NF-A15 chromax.black (x2)
    Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A chromax.black (x6)
    Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 chromax.black (x1)
SS_20211015_20062265.png

We have;
Batch Folder Icon
HTML Folder Icon
Powershell Folder Icon
Registry Folder Icon

But we haven't VBScript Folder :(

How you do this icons on Default Windows 11 Folder icon? I want make a VBScript Folder Icon like them.

vbscript-scripting-language-visual-basic-microsoft-png-favpng-KiqYYbsFa7WTe5We18qJEmgN7.jpg
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 11 21H2 Home Single Language
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Hometech ALFA400C
    CPU
    I'm ashamed to talk about it...
    Motherboard
    There is no such a God, I only know mother-Earth
    Memory
    3GB :(
    Graphics Card(s)
    on-board
    Sound Card
    on-board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    (s) is too ambitious for me
    Screen Resolution
    1920*1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 250GB (SSD)
    Samsung MBG4GC 32GB (SSD)
    PSU
    I was very young when I last saw a PSU
    Case
    ...
    Cooling
    My coldness is enough to cool the computer
    Keyboard
    A broken and very clean keyboard
    Mouse
    Rat King
    Internet Speed
    Slowest internet connection in Europe
    Browser
    ChromePortable / TorBrowser
    Antivirus
    Biontech
    Other Info
    I can simply say that I took the red pill and I am not happy with it.

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (v23H2)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom DIY PC
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (8-core / 16-thread) @ 4.5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming (BIOS 5003)
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL16
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB GDDR6
    Sound Card
    SupremeFX S1220A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 32UK550 32" 4K UHD (2160p) HDR 60hz
    Hard Drives
    SSD: Samsung 980 PRO 500GB (Operating System)
    SSD: Samsung 860 EVO 500GB (Documents)
    HDD: Seagate FireCuda 2TB (Games)
    HDD: Seagate FireCuda 2TB (Videos)
    PSU
    Corsair AX850 Titanium Certified (Fully Modular)
    Case
    Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX PH-ES515ETG_AG
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Sidewinder X4
    Mouse
    ROCCAT Kone Pure Ultra
    Internet Speed
    Download : 1 Gbps | Upload : 1 Gbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Other Info
    CPU Fan: Noctua NF-A15 chromax.black (x2)
    Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A chromax.black (x6)
    Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 chromax.black (x1)

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (v23H2)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom DIY PC
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (8-core / 16-thread) @ 4.5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming (BIOS 5003)
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL16
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB GDDR6
    Sound Card
    SupremeFX S1220A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 32UK550 32" 4K UHD (2160p) HDR 60hz
    Hard Drives
    SSD: Samsung 980 PRO 500GB (Operating System)
    SSD: Samsung 860 EVO 500GB (Documents)
    HDD: Seagate FireCuda 2TB (Games)
    HDD: Seagate FireCuda 2TB (Videos)
    PSU
    Corsair AX850 Titanium Certified (Fully Modular)
    Case
    Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX PH-ES515ETG_AG
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Sidewinder X4
    Mouse
    ROCCAT Kone Pure Ultra
    Internet Speed
    Download : 1 Gbps | Upload : 1 Gbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Other Info
    CPU Fan: Noctua NF-A15 chromax.black (x2)
    Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A chromax.black (x6)
    Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 chromax.black (x1)
More basic icons. As the colored ones take more time to make, this weekend I should dedicate a little time to make them. Also, I need to better organize pack versions, so these here are Pack 04 and Pack 05.
pack 04.pngpack 05.png
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11
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    PC/Desktop

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System One System Two

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    Windows 11 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DIY Photoshop/Game/tinker build
    CPU
    Intel i9 1300KS
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Maximus Z90 Dark Hero
    Memory
    64GB (2x32) G.skill Trident Z5 RGB 6400 MHZ 32-39-39
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus ROG Strix 4070 Ti OC
    Sound Card
    Onboard Audio, Vanatoo Transparent One; Klipsch R-12SWi Sub; Creative Pebble Pro Minimilist
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Eizo CG2730, ViewSonic VP2768
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440p x 2
    Hard Drives
    WDC SN850 1TB nvme, SK-Hynix 2 TB P41 nvme, Raid 0: 1TB 850 EVO + 1TB 860 EVO SSD. Sabrent USB-C DS-SC5B 5-bay docking station: 6TB WDC Black, 6TB Ironwolf Pro; 2x 2TB WDC Black
    PSU
    850W Seasonic Vertex PX-850
    Case
    Fractal Design North XL Mesh, Black Walnut
    Cooling
    EKWB 360 Nucleus Dark AIO w/Phanteks T30-120 fans, 1 Noctua NF-A14 Chromax case fan
    Keyboard
    Glorious GMMK TKL mechanical, lubed modded
    Mouse
    Logitech G305 wireless gaming
    Internet Speed
    380 Mb/s down, 12 Mb/s up
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender, Macrium Reflect 8 ;-)
  • Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Apple 13" Macbook Pro 2020 (m1)
    CPU
    Apple M1
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1600
    Browser
    Firefox

@spettojim

Thanks for the vbs, my works folder completed now.

Now I am thinking about to change all my program's folders to custom folders, but it is hard to change all 140 folders one by one even with a script lol
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 21H2 Home Single Language
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Hometech ALFA400C
    CPU
    I'm ashamed to talk about it...
    Motherboard
    There is no such a God, I only know mother-Earth
    Memory
    3GB :(
    Graphics Card(s)
    on-board
    Sound Card
    on-board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    (s) is too ambitious for me
    Screen Resolution
    1920*1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 860 EVO 250GB (SSD)
    Samsung MBG4GC 32GB (SSD)
    PSU
    I was very young when I last saw a PSU
    Case
    ...
    Cooling
    My coldness is enough to cool the computer
    Keyboard
    A broken and very clean keyboard
    Mouse
    Rat King
    Internet Speed
    Slowest internet connection in Europe
    Browser
    ChromePortable / TorBrowser
    Antivirus
    Biontech
    Other Info
    I can simply say that I took the red pill and I am not happy with it.
How does one go about changing the icon for the Windows folder?

See this reply here with detailled instructions :
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 64-bit (v23H2)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom DIY PC
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (8-core / 16-thread) @ 4.5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming (BIOS 5003)
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4x8GB) DDR4-3600 CL16
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB GDDR6
    Sound Card
    SupremeFX S1220A
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 32UK550 32" 4K UHD (2160p) HDR 60hz
    Hard Drives
    SSD: Samsung 980 PRO 500GB (Operating System)
    SSD: Samsung 860 EVO 500GB (Documents)
    HDD: Seagate FireCuda 2TB (Games)
    HDD: Seagate FireCuda 2TB (Videos)
    PSU
    Corsair AX850 Titanium Certified (Fully Modular)
    Case
    Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX PH-ES515ETG_AG
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Sidewinder X4
    Mouse
    ROCCAT Kone Pure Ultra
    Internet Speed
    Download : 1 Gbps | Upload : 1 Gbps
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Other Info
    CPU Fan: Noctua NF-A15 chromax.black (x2)
    Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A chromax.black (x6)
    Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 chromax.black (x1)
Thnx, missed that. Thought there might be an "easier" way.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DIY Photoshop/Game/tinker build
    CPU
    Intel i9 1300KS
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Maximus Z90 Dark Hero
    Memory
    64GB (2x32) G.skill Trident Z5 RGB 6400 MHZ 32-39-39
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus ROG Strix 4070 Ti OC
    Sound Card
    Onboard Audio, Vanatoo Transparent One; Klipsch R-12SWi Sub; Creative Pebble Pro Minimilist
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Eizo CG2730, ViewSonic VP2768
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440p x 2
    Hard Drives
    WDC SN850 1TB nvme, SK-Hynix 2 TB P41 nvme, Raid 0: 1TB 850 EVO + 1TB 860 EVO SSD. Sabrent USB-C DS-SC5B 5-bay docking station: 6TB WDC Black, 6TB Ironwolf Pro; 2x 2TB WDC Black
    PSU
    850W Seasonic Vertex PX-850
    Case
    Fractal Design North XL Mesh, Black Walnut
    Cooling
    EKWB 360 Nucleus Dark AIO w/Phanteks T30-120 fans, 1 Noctua NF-A14 Chromax case fan
    Keyboard
    Glorious GMMK TKL mechanical, lubed modded
    Mouse
    Logitech G305 wireless gaming
    Internet Speed
    380 Mb/s down, 12 Mb/s up
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender, Macrium Reflect 8 ;-)
  • Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Apple 13" Macbook Pro 2020 (m1)
    CPU
    Apple M1
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1600
    Browser
    Firefox

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