Peter,

 The IcoFX software was exactly what I was looking for. Works great.
I'll probably also try the curser editor listed on their page as well.

Many thanks,
   -Phil-

On 9/23/09, Peter Ekkerman SC <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Phil,
>
> I could give you a whole list of icon editors, but one of the best free
> ones is IcoFX.
> http://icofx.ro/
>
> Explore it, learn how to use it and I think you'll be delighted with the
> program's capabilities.
>
> Note : I'm not sure if IcoFX handles icons created in Paint Shop Pro
> ,since that has its own format.
> Two ways to handle that : Save the icon in Paint Shop in .png format.
> Or save directly to  .ICO format.(Windows standard)
> Need plugin for that >
> http://websitetips.com/graphics/icons/#iconplugins
>  or  http://www.telegraphics.com.au/sw/#icoformat
>
> There are probably direct converters as well.Could not find one at this
> time tho.
>
> Peter E.
>
>
>  -------- Original Message --------
>  Subject: [PCSOFT] creating folder icons
>  From: Phillip Williams <[log in to unmask]>
>  Date: Wed, September 23, 2009 9:13 am
>  To: [log in to unmask]
>
>
>  Hello all,
>
>  I would like to create a new icon for a desktop shortcut folder. I
>  have created the image I wish to use in Paint Shop Pro but I don't
>  know how to convert it to a icon file so I can select it when I go to
>  the folders properties and select "change icon". Is this possible with
>  xp home (SP2)? If not, is there freeware available to convert it?
>
>  Thanks,
>  -Phil-
>
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