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How can I extract an icon from a file-type and apply it to a shortcut?

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Mar 15, 202624764 views
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I have a file of type that has a nice icon. I would like to set that icon as the icon for a shortcut on my desktop. However, the "change icon" option in the properties dialog can only extract icons from s, s, and s. I have had no luck finding the / / from which this file's icon originates. How can …

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if you are familiar with the registry, that info is stored under HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT open regedit (don't mess around and change anything) there will be a list of folders in the treeview on the left, click on the one that is called "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT".…

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