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I used FileTypesMan to change icons for pdfs, it seemed to work for a couple of days, but today when I booted up, it has reverted to this...
FileTypesMan says this is the icon...
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\152.0.4191.62\msedge.exe,11
Should I keep icons in a particular place when customizing? I would have thought Windows would make a copy of any selected icon and place it in the appropriate place automatically once assigned.
Why is this happening? And it shouldn't happen, I would consider this an issue with Windows. It looks to me like Windows needs a customization overhaul.
Hi Gavin,
Microsoft Edge updater resets the .pdf icon registry settings. Please do the following:
Customize the PDF icon using FileTypesMan.
Then, open Command Prompt and run the following command:
reg query HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MSEdgePDF\DefaultIcon
Post the output here.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MSEdgePDF\DefaultIcon
(Default) REG_SZ F:\Computer Management\Customization\Icons\PDF_Icon.ico,0
From Command Prompt, run:
reg copy "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\MSEdgePDF\DefaultIcon" "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Classes\MSEdgePDF\DefaultIcon" /s
See if that resolves the problem.
Thanks for helping Ramesh, I'll report back in a couple of days to see if it sticks.
Ok. Keep me posted.
FYI, I repaired Edge after running that command. The icon customization remained intact.
Just logged in and it has reverted to another icon. But not the pdf icon this time, it's a simple white document icon.
Edit: Actually, this looks like my fault, because I'm working on the icons, the icon was renamed. I've made a folder on C drive for deployed icons.
Edit: Actually, this looks like my fault, because I'm working on the icons, the icon was renamed. I've made a folder on C drive for deployed icons.
Ok. Noted. After renaming the icon file and customizing the icon using FileTypesMan, run the command again.
reg copy "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\MSEdgePDF\DefaultIcon" "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Classes\MSEdgePDF\DefaultIcon" /s
After running that command, please do not rename the icon file.
Unfortunately, the red & white pdf icon is back. Is this MS Edge doing this?
Please post the output of this command:
reg query "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Classes\MSEdgePDF\DefaultIcon"
(Default) REG_SZ C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\152.0.4191.66\msedge.exe,11
Not sure why Edge updated the HKCU value.
Let's try this again.
Customize the PDF icon again using FileTypesMan.
Once done, run:
reg copy "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\MSEdgePDF\DefaultIcon" "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Classes\MSEdgePDF\DefaultIcon" /s
Wait for the next Edge update.
Done. I'll report back tomorrow or the next day.
Is this MS Edge doing this?
Yes. Edge update has overwritten that value.
Please run:
reg query "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Classes\MSEdgePDF\DefaultIcon"
Does it point to your custom icon?
If so, let's see what happens in the next Edge update.
(If Edge continues to overwrite the icon settings in the registry, we can create a batch file to automate the setting and execute the batch file at startup.)
Did you create the icon and does it show .ico? Did you save it and where did you save it? If you can right click on the PDF, select Properties, then select change icon then go to where you saved it and select the icon, save it. I don't think you will be able to change the icon.
Edge just keeps wiping out my configuration. Very rude.
reg query "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Classes\MSEdgePDF\DefaultIcon"
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\152.0.4191.66\msedge.exe,11
I created the icon, and put it into C:\Customization\Icons
@Horace Wiggins When you say "select change icon" - there is no change icon option. I think they took that option out years ago. I haven't seen it for a long time at least. The change button as seen below, changes the program that opens the filetype, it doesn't (or at least shouldn't) change the icon. They are two completely different things.
Some FileExplorer items do have a 'change icon' option. Including:
Folders - under Properties / Customize / Folder icons / Change Icon...
Shortcuts - under Properties / Shortcut / Change Icon...
Honestly, this is all really unnecessarily inconsistent. It paints a picture of a chaotic art / ux direction at Microsoft. Basic features are falling by the wayside. And it's very difficult to ascertain if they are even aware of the issues, or if there is a timeline for updated functionality.
Did the icon you created have a .ico file name? Were you able to right click on the PDF file and select to change the icon? You would have to select a new icon to use.