How do I get Classic Folder Icons Back?

Anonymous
2010-03-20T15:16:47+00:00

How can I get back the folder icons from windows xp?  I need my folder icons to be flat square folders, which I can customize with one photo from inside the folder shown on the front?  These open folders sitting sideways with documents and pictures falling out, are driving me crazy.  I work with thousands of photos every day and need a quick simple way to identify what is inside each folder.  Now I have to spend hours opening each folder and looking through the photos...such a waste of time.  Why is such a simple folder icon gone in Windows 7?  I need it back!

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@CmdrKeene 90,631 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2010-03-24T21:23:27+00:00

Try making the icons larger to accommodate the picture.  For example:

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Anonymous
2010-03-23T15:47:24+00:00

Periwinkleblue,

Hello, I’m afraid that changing the file displayed/icon would be the closest choices for customizing the folder in the way you would like, short of possible third party tweaks.

If this is a feature you would like reinstated, please leave your suggestion at Windows 7 Feedback.

Lisa

Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-09-16T18:43:10+00:00

    I'm afraid the images above are not good examples.  The vertical design doesn't allow you to pick four preview images. 

    At least, I haven't found a good way to do this.  Throw in a few word documents with your photos, and you have a

    muddled mess.  With xp folders, you have control with which four pictures will be your preview, by the order you load

    them.  In Windows 7, you still have a problem with the skewed images.  I want simple, flat, and four images,

    which I can control, that will allow a preview on the folder.  You see, it isn't about resistance to new things,

    but rather resistance to a product that doesn't meet my needs.

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-08-25T12:41:25+00:00

    As you can see in the screen shot above, the new design allowed thee preview to be of much higher size and quality,

    correct. I can't understand why so much people are unwilling to accept changes.

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  3. @CmdrKeene 90,631 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2010-08-24T23:12:29+00:00

    As you can see in the screen shot above, the new design allowed thee preview to be of much higher size and quality, making it much easier to identify and find images. This was the purpose of the change.

    If this was helpful, please vote by clicking the green triangle. If it solves the issue, click Propose as Answer. Thanks!

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