Looking for a(n) App(s) that Can Change the Icon of the same File Type

I have been trying to Windows 7-ize my Windows 10 and so far, it has been a success. One of the problems that I am experiencing however, is that all the icons (i.e folder icons) are all from Windows 10. I did do some RegEdit magic to change the icons of the folders to how they looked like in Windows 7 however it only applies to folder icons in the file explorer while everywhere else it's the same (i.e taskbar). I tried downloading the IconChanger app and while it is good for changing the look of individual folders, I don't really understand how to change the look of all icons of the same type (what I mean by that is like I wanted to make all folders that contain text files or documents within them to use the "filled" fodler ion from WIndows 7). I know I sound kind of nitpicky about it but I regret buying Windows 10 too much to stick with such small details (no offense Windows 10 fans).

dalchina said:

Hi, I've used Icon Changer -free- by Damian666 (not readily available now) - it changes about 77 icons in imageres.dll to Win 7 style.

Here's a possible source (I've not tried it) otherwise I guess I could upload a copy.
Icon Changer 1.6 - Download

The program creates an updated version of imageres.dll- but I found I had to copy the updated file manually in the end.

Otherwise manually using e.g. CustomiserGod (never used it).

I can't find a link to the official download. Not even pirating sites are hosting it.

Edit: Yes, I did find this website IconChanger 3.8 for Windows - Download but it only hosts the free version.

Stardock IconPackager ... it's about 10 bucks but it's really hassle free!

dalchina said:

Thank you very much for your reply.


I suspect the author withdrew it some time ago as I can't find the original site.
Here you are from my Dropbox:
Dropbox - Icon Changer 1-4.rar - Simplify your life

Thank you for the link! One question though, is the window supposed to look like this? Imgur: The magic of the Internet

dalchina said:

Yes.. good. That's what I showed before as a screenshot.

And here's how to post screenshots most usefully:

(Tutorials available about screenshots if needed)

You will find it processes the resources, then creates an updated version of imageres.dll in its installation folder. It says it replaces it, but I found I ended up doing it manually. Try it and see.

Thank you for the tip! I tried it and I was pretty much satisfied. Of course not every single icon was patched but I am still thankful. I'm wondering if it is possible to patch other icons if I put in my own ones Dropbox - Win7 Icons - Simplify your life