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dangermouse75
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Hi this is probably really simple to do.
I have a collection of Word templates that I distribute to my customers in an executable zip folder.
I need to know how I can associate a custom .ico file to that folder that will appear when they unzip the folder.
I have created a custom icon of 24x24 pixels, saved it as a .ico extension using Irfanview.
I managed to associate icon to the folder manually, but how do I get the custom icon to appear automatically instead of the standard folder icon when the exe runs?
Thanks,
Chris
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putasolutions
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Have a read of this article
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dangermouse75
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Thanks Putasolutions, right on the money as usual!
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dangermouse75
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Ok I have another question.
Right when they click the executable zip from the CD, it extracts by default to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop.
They then have to click the folder and then index.htm to launch the main screen.
Is there a way I can build something more clever, such as having the folder extract to Program Files and have a launch icon dropped on the Desktop?
Maybe even add an uninstall too?
Thanks.
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greysts
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If you are using the full version of Winzip you are given a chance during the creation stage of your executable file to say which directory you want the file to go in, whether the directory should be created if it dosen't already exist, and whether you want a specific file to run after the extraction process.
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dangermouse75
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Thanks, I have got the full version of Winzip, but I need some way of getting the software to launch with one click rather than having to open the folder and then clicking the index.htm file.
I know I could get the user to create a shortcut to index.htm for the desktop but I'd like that looks a bit more professional - ideally have a ready made icon drop onto the Desktop upon installation.
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putasolutions
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I would suggest that you would need a self extracting zip file
as explained here and suggested by greysts, however if you have more than a couple of files in the exe, you may want to create a folder on the desktop rather than drop a large number of files on the desktop.
If you did that to me I would be a tad upset 
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Sam
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Maybe a dedicated installation program would be better..? There are quite a few around - Clickteam Install Creator, for example.
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dangermouse75
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I think I owe you a pint fella. This is exactly what I need. Thanks!
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