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
    2010-08-24T19:23:19+00:00

    First off, thanks for the opportunity to voice our feedback.  I like windows7, but the folder design is unfortunate.  I need the old xp folders with the picture preview.  I am an artist and I have thousands of files that have to be identified quickly and visually.  Is it so difficult to give us the old folders back?  I can't imagine why microsoft would think the vertical folders was a good idea.  Could you tell me why they felt the need to make them this way?

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-07-29T10:36:38+00:00

    I'm in agreeent with you guys. The new folders are horrible. I don't know what it is about them but I find it really hard to focus on them and find the files I'm looking for. MICROSOFT BRING BACK THE OLD FOLDERS!!!!!

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-07-19T00:29:02+00:00

    omg.  I so agree.  It's useless as is.

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