In case you don't like the outcome and want to revert the changes, there is a 'Reset' button that can help you do just that.ĭrive Icon Changer has one function, namely to allow the customization of drive icons. Modifying the icon is just a matter of pressing a button and no system restart is required in order for the changes to take effect.Īs soon as you re-launch Windows Explorer, the new icon appears alongside the name of the selected hard drive. The 'Preview' function enables you to take a look at the picture before assigning it to the target drive, just to make sure you don't make a mistake. The main interface is very simple, only comprising options for selecting the target drive from the drop-down list (all the drives and partitions are automatically detected by Drive Icon Changer) and browse for the location of the desired icon. The icon you want to load (in ICO format only) must be located on the hard drive, since the application is not capable of extracting icons from executable files and does not allow you to create a custom icon on the spot. No configuration options are available and no complicated menus are displayed, making it suitable for beginners and advanced users alike.
The program adopts a forthright approach, requiring minimum feedback from the user's part. It is designed to assist you in quickly modifying the icon of your local hard drives. Drive Icon Changer is an application that reveals its purpose right from the title.