Shortcut Icon for an Access Aplication

[Robert2150]

I have developed an application in Microsoft Access and would like open it with a custom icon.
Does anyone know how to replace the Application icon to show a icon other that the Access Icon?

[CJ_London]

you can do so in file>options>current database

[Robert2150]

I have done that, however it does not change the Shortcut Icon on my desktop, am I missing something?

[CJ_London]

no, thought that was what you were asking.

If you mean the icon for a shortcut, just go into the shortcut properties

Alternatively, to change the icon associated with access involves changing registry settings. I'm not sure of the legality of changing the icon for the access application - but a number of links come back if you google it - here is one

https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Fo...orum=accessdev

Not sure if your users will appreciate all their access applications having their icon changed to yours tho'

[calaxan]

Right click the icon on the desktop > select Properties > find CHANGE ICON...

[Robert2150]

Thanks for your reply, I agree, I am just looking to change he icon for only the one database not for the Access application. I will check out your suggested link, thanks again.

[Robert2150]

Thanks for your reply.

[CJ_London]

since the icon is linked to the file extension one thing you could try is to make up an alternative file extension that does not conflict with others e.g. .mydb or .xvza. Then in the registry, associate you icon with that.

I know changing the file extension does not prevent the app from running as a backend - it is something I have done in the past as a way to hide the backend from prying eyes. Not sure about a front end, but perhaps worth a try.

[Robert2150]

Ajax,

Thank you for your reply I will try it.