Windows 11 Folder custom Icon Issue

Anonymous
2021-12-16T12:09:01+00:00

After updating to windows 11, the option to customize "Choose a file to show on this folder icon" does not change the folder's display image even after applying, I have tried the solutions displayed here " https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/all/folder-icon-thumbnails-broken-windows-11-pro/0e60c9ee-e5f0-4e6d-80c9-42cf2f89752e " but it did not solve the issue, I also do not have the option to revert to windows 10 where this problem never occurred

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-03-02T22:38:22+00:00

    I found the solution for this on Windows 10 (21H2) after I clicked around and stumbled upon it.

    Here's what worked for me:

    1. Right click folder and select Properties.
    2. Go to Customize tab.
    3. Click "Change Icon".
    4. Click "Restore Defaults".
    5. Click "Choose File" and pick your thumbnail picture.
    6. Click OK.

    It's the Restore Defaults on the Change Icon screen that did it for me.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-03-03T07:27:49+00:00

    Hello ##null##

    Unfortunately, your solution doesn't work as you've described, or I should say, the result is the same. Using the picture file below, I got the result also shown below. Microsoft should fix it as it worked in '10, '7 and 'XP (shown on page 3 (from azhotaz)!).

    Thanks.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-03-03T07:36:22+00:00

    Hello LesFerch,

    Thank you for your understanding and acknowledgement.

    Yes, I was was writing it didn't work, because of that ugly result, which does not suit. And, no I don't want to program my OS. That is Microsoft's gig' not mine. They should fix, "Choose a file to show ON (not IN!) this folder icon."

    Problem (as you can discern) is the pic' is IN the icon and not ON IT, as you can see on page 3 (from azhotaz) of this thread. THAT is the way it should work (Yes! You could fit 4 picture on a folder!).

    william

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-03-03T12:36:46+00:00

    If anyone is interested in burning $20, there is a 3rd party program that does an excellent job with fixing Microsoft's crappy UI for this issue. I was very against spending money, but I was also tired of waiting on a software conglomerate like MS to fix our small concerns. I tried using folderico (https://www.folderico.com/) and it worked even better than I expected. Not only does it do what we all want Windows to do like it used to, but it even lets you edit the folder icon, like zoom in, pan, etc.

    This may sound like an ad for them, but I am in no way affiliated with them. I was just impressed enough with their software, and pissed enough with Windows Explorer, to give it a try. The free demo lets you try it on around 10 folders before it requires a license.

    Hope this helps someone else that can afford to torch a $20 bill...

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-03-03T13:25:52+00:00

    The above link doesn't work due to a trailing parenthesis. Here's a working link: https://www.folderico.com/

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