Change Folder Icons

2.0 stars

"Program didn't work for me"

December 6, 2009  |   By spups1135

Version: Change Folder Icons 8.6.2

Pros

I thought I would like the ability to change folder icons, but it didn't work to do that.

Cons

That it didn't work for me

Summary

Program may work for some people and not for others.

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1.0 stars

"No right click selection"

November 4, 2009  |   By jessejames4

Version: Change Folder Icons 8.5

Pros

Nothing, missing the most important part.

Cons

For all the hype over this program the one feature that is absolutely necessary is missing: the ability to right-click the mouse and select a file or folder icon to replace the one selected.

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1.0 stars

"Avoid this product."

March 31, 2009  |   By expectdelays

Version: Change Folder Icons 8.5

Pros

No redeeming features. Didn't even uninstall completely.

Cons

Clunky, inefficient, annoying, and utterly useless without the license. By the time I got it to do the same thing twice, I'd used up most of my ten free "executions". And it never stops nagging you to register. Ever. At Every Possible Step.

Summary

The interface is way too busy, the steps required to execute a simple action are ridiculously convoluted, and in the end it does something else. You have to watch it like a hawk.
I downloaded this product because I couldn't find any other way to access the "absolutely free" icons and libraries in the NeSoft Free Icons Gallery. (Don't go there.) It will find icons like it?s supposed to, but when you go to save them, the program will insist on using the icon you want to save to replace the icon of the folder you want to save it to. I eventually got it right, but by then I'd used up most of my 10 free executions, and I'm not even sure what I'd done differently.
I've used GetIcons to suss out icons already on my computer, and @icon sushi to convert other formats. I recently played with Greenfish Icon Editor for maybe 7 minutes, and I found it far superior to Change Folder Icons.
Like the man says, look elsewhere.

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2.0 stars

"Don't waste your time."

January 9, 2009  |   By cookiebun

Version: Change Folder Icons 8.5

Pros

It changes icons.

Cons

My 19 MB icon collection was to much for it to handle. I was unable to scroll through my collection to select the icon I wanted to use. I have a decent amount of video memory and it seemed to want to use every last bit of it.

Summary

This program reminds me of old freeware written with visual basic that I used on my old Windows 98 machine. I wouldn't use this program even if it were free, It's too nasty looking and clunky.
Also, CONSTANTLY nags you to buy.

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1.0 stars

"Do Not Buy This!!!!"

September 22, 2007  |   By beachbumblonde

Version: Change Folder Icons 8.1

Cons

The software does NOT work!! Whenever I tried to open the program,I kept getting a message that my "Trial Period" had expired(I had not even used the program),and I kept getting the same message after I purchased the program.Customer Support was of absolutely NO help at all.Buy this program and you will,just like me,be wasting your money and your time.

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1.0 stars

"Price too much"

June 23, 2006  |   By Icon Dude

Version: Change Folder Icons 8.1

Cons

Why pay for something that you can get for free, and they do a better job?

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4.0 stars

"Changes & Manages Standard And "System" Icons"

February 20, 2006  |   By mistert

Version: Change Folder Icons 7.5

Pros

Anyone who uses CNET knows how to change a standard folder or shortcut icon without need of a 3rd party application. That said, CFI 7.5 goes a few steps beyond by allowing users the ability to change and manage "system" icons (such as those displayed in Windows Explorer and My Computer) which would otherwise require editing the Windows registry.

The UI is fairly intuitive (albeit a bit "busy") and should easily be mastered by intermediate PC users without difficulty. Changing icons is a simple matter. First, use the program's search function to find and display thousands of icons already in your computer or load the included (expandable) icon library. Next, use the program's explorer-like system tree to locate the folder, application, drive, or program icon to be changed. Select the "new" icon, click the "change" button and you're done! The program also has the ability to change the color of your existing folders. To confirm the changes, select "refresh" from the Windows "view" menu and you'll see that your old icons have indeed been replaced.

Any icons you've found on your computer (or those found elsewhere) can be saved to a "favorites" folder or set to load automatically when CFI is launched. Another great feature is the program's ability to recall your changes and if desired, restore back to the original.

As previously mentioned, the current UI is somewhat congested however the beta version (8.0) available on the publisher's site sports a totally redesigned interface. Although it has a few minor bugs, I found the beta UI to be much more intuitive and streamlined versus the current 7.5 version. One especially nice beta feature is a pair of "before and after" preview windows which display the current and new icon.

Those who want to completely overhaul the look of their entire system might be happier with programs such as WindowBlinds or DesktopX however for most users, a lite, non-invasive application like Change Folder Icons is probably more than enough.

Cons

While fairly intuitive the UI is overly busy. The 8.0 beta (available on the developer's web site) offers a much improved interface but with a few minor bugs.

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