Make Windows Icon Files With Photoshop

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Make Windows Icon Files With Photoshop

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This is how to make windows icon files with photoshop.
It is a simple process like just making an image but you need a plug-in.
Attached is the Plug-in.

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Downloads

Open Explorer

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Go to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS2\Plug-Ins\File Formats\
Put the plugin given at the beginning in there.
Then Open Photoshop

Edit Like Normal File

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Just make what you want the icon to be.
You probably want to start with a transparent background.

Save As .ICO

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Save the file as an .ICO file.

Apply Icon

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1.Go to a folder or shortcut and right click and press properties.
2.Then go to the customize tab.
3. Then press "Change Icon..."
4.Then find your icon and press ok through.

Done

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Done
Look at that sweet Smiley Icon