The Windows operating system allows the user to independently change the shortcut of the selected folder using the standard tools of the system itself, without involving additional software.
Instructions
Step 1
Call the main menu of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system by clicking the "Start" button and go to the "All Programs" item to perform the operation of self-changing the shortcut of the selected folder.
Step 2
Select "Accessories" and start the "Windows Explorer" application.
Step 3
Define the folder to edit the display parameters, and call the context menu of the selected item by right-clicking.
Step 4
Specify the "Properties" item and select the "Settings" tab of the dialog box that opens.
Step 5
Click the "Select Picture" button in the "Pictures for Folder" section and specify the full path to the desired file.
Step 6
Confirm the application of the selected changes by clicking the OK button (for Windows XP).
Step 7
Call the main menu of the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system by clicking the "Start" button to carry out the procedure for self-changing the shortcut of the selected folder and go to the "Control Panel" item.
Step 8
Expand the Appearance and Personalization node and select Folder Options.
Step 9
Use the above procedure to change the shortcut of the selected folder (for Windows Vista).
Step 10
Call the main menu of the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system to perform the operation of self-changing the shortcut of the selected folder and go to the "Control Panel" item.
Step 11
Expand the Appearance and Personalization link and select Folder Options.
Step 12
Repeat the above steps (for Windows 7) or return to the main Start menu and go to All Programs to create a new shortcut to the selected folder.
Step 13
Expand the Standard node and launch Paint.
Step 14
Open the "File" menu of the upper toolbar of the application window to select an existing picture and select the "Open" item.
Step 15
Find the desired file and confirm your choice by pressing the "Open" button, or save the picture to be changed and make the required changes.
Step 16
Expand the File menu in the upper toolbar of the application window and select the Save As command.
Step 17
Specify.
Step 18
Specify the folder to change the shortcut and confirm the application of the selected changes by clicking the "Save" button.
