properties of Folder feature folder picture - still works


perfection

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I would like to understand how this works as i see nothing happening to the folder when i follow through
Right Click on folder choose properties to see Folder Picture
Is this feature deprecated or simply not working on my PC?


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'Folder pictures' is the front showing of the folder content...

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'Folder icons' is to change the look of the folder itself...

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