Change Default icon in windows

You can change icon for open/close default folder,hard drive,ram drive etc. in windows by editing into registry.

-->First of all backup registry for safety...

1.   Windows : Start->Run->regedit.exe press Enter.

      For Windows 7 : Start->type "regedit"->press enter

2.   Now In "File" Menu click "Export".

3.  Once the Export Registry File window appears,choose location to save the registry backup file to. 

     Note: You want to be able to easily find this file if you need to restore the registry backup so be     sure to choose someplace easy to get to, like the Desktop.

4.  Enter a name which u want to backup registry.

 Ok Now,

-->Step to Change Folder Icon.

1. Open Registry.
2. Go to
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE-->Software--> Microsoft-->Windows-->Current Version-->Explorer-->"Shell Icons" If you don't have "Shell Icons" Key then create by Right Click on Explorer on the Left Pane -> New ->Key.
3. In the right pane of the Shell Icons keys.Right Click -> New -> String Value.For the new value created give the name “3″ and press enter.Here "3" is for closed folder.Below there are more options.
4. Now right click on "3" and modify it.Give your full path of icon which u want.
   NOTE :Icon size should be 256*256 pixel.
   
5. Now restart your computer.

Here is the snapshot.

Here is more options.
0= Unknown file type
3= Closed Folder
4= Open Folder
7= Removable Drive
8= Hard Drive
11= CD-ROM Drive
29= Shortcut Arrow

Enjoy it ..............................