Introduction: Make Windows Icon Files With Photoshop

This is how to make windows icon files with photoshop.
It is a simple process like just making an image but you need a plug-in.
Attached is the Plug-in.

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Step 1: Open Explorer

Go to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS2\Plug-Ins\File Formats\
Put the plugin given at the beginning in there.
Then Open Photoshop

Step 2: Edit Like Normal File

Just make what you want the icon to be.
You probably want to start with a transparent background.

Step 3: Save As .ICO

Save the file as an .ICO file.

Step 4: Apply Icon

1.Go to a folder or shortcut and right click and press properties.
2.Then go to the customize tab.
3. Then press "Change Icon..."
4.Then find your icon and press ok through.

Step 5: Done

Done
Look at that sweet Smiley Icon