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Ok, this may seem a bit weird, but I was wondering if there was any possible way to edit the "folder" image and put the folder name text on the folder for it to show up?
 

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JMedlock83 said:
Ok, this may seem a bit weird, but I was wondering if there was any possible way to edit the "folder" image and put the folder name text on the folder for it to show up?
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You could probably find a suitable icon pack on the web, or, make them yourself...

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JMedlock83 said:
Ok, this may seem a bit weird, but I was wondering if there was any possible way to edit the "folder" image and put the folder name text on the folder for it to show up?
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There is a way to do this. I'm experimenting with making new Windows 11 folder icons here:

www.elevenforum.com

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

In my ongoing quest to keep Zune alive, I sought to create a custom matching Podcasts folder for Windows 11. For those wondering where this folder comes from: when the Zune software is installed, a special Shell folder is also installed for podcasts (called "My Podcasts" by default) and is...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com

You can use IcoFX, 1.6.4 for free to edit .ico files and add whatever you want on them. I like taking the blank folder icon and editing that.
 

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