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  1. 09-21-2011 #1
    Metro Tiles - Change the Icons

    Metro Tiles - Change the Icons
    How to Change the Icons of Metro Tiles in Windows 8
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    How to Change the Icons of Metro Tiles in Windows 8




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    This tutorial will show you how to change the icons on the Metro tiles for apps on the Start screen in Windows 8.




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    To change the icons in the metro tiles, it is simple.

    Metro-Style:
     * Right-click on the tile
    * Bottom right, click Advanced
    * Open file location

    Desktop:
     * Open Explorer
    * Go to C:\User\Your Name\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu
    * Or / and C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu


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    In the new open folder
    * Select the icon
    * Right click Properties
    * Change icon
    * confirm with OK in the new open folder


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    With a Blank.ico can also get rid of the icon, so that only the text is displayed.


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    That's it,

    I hope it helps you.
    moinmoin

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    Good Tutorial moinmoin.

    The start menu can also be accessed at C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu (Hidden folders must be set to show)
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    Don't forget the "user" start Menu.

    \Users\xxxx\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu

    It has items in it that do not appear under Programdata
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    Quote Originally Posted by davehc View Post
    Don't forget the "user" start Menu.

    \Users\xxxx\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu

    It has items in it that do not appear under Programdata
    Already listed by OP in Tut.
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    Thanks IownAmoneyPit.
    I have added the path.
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