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
    2014-02-17T20:13:43+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!!!!!

    I agree too. The new folders are useless. I think it's hard to focus because it looks like they are spilling and I don't want them to fall all over. I know it's silly, but that is what it looks like. Hopefully the next version will have the option to switch between 'classic preview' and 'stylish' or whatever.

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  2. @CmdrKeene 90,631 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2013-06-26T23:40:48+00:00

    Hello,

    You just replied to a post that's about 3 years old.  It also seems like you have a totally different issue.  What's impacting your ability to transfer pictures to your new website?  Are you getting an error?

    If you can, please post a brand new question.  This old thread from 2010 is not going to help you much and we can focus more on your own issue in a separate thread.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-06-26T17:11:12+00:00

    Where do we find a third party tweek?

    Looks like Microsoft will not help us.

    I had 10 years of eBay fleece and fabric pictures. - thousands

    It is taking me hours to transfer pictures to my new website fleeceandfabric.com

    Someone please help us!

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