Best changing desktop icons

dtNotes 3.2

Desktop BITs

dtNotes puts scraps of virtual paper on your desktop with the simplicity of pen and paper. Though unbelievably easy-to-use, dtNotes is a powerful and feature-rich notes organizer. With dtNotes, you won't miss a task. Your notes will remind you at a specified time and you can manage your notes, flagging them as completed, changing their priority, types, icons, etc. An automated backup system won't let you lose your valuable info either.

Platform: Windows

Business

Type: Shareware

Cost: $19.95 US

Size: 1536 K

Released: May 18, 2005

Download: http://www.dtbits.com/download/dtnotes32.exe

Keywords: Post-it, postit, alarm, clock, notification

Bee Icons 4.0.2.1

ArcticLine Software

Tired of boring icons on your PC? Get Bee Icons, the best icon manager that will return the excitement to desktop by replacing standard icons. One click and you won't even recognize old desktop ? bright colors, eye-catching icons, groovy look.

Platform: Windows

Utilities & Drivers

Type: Shareware

Cost: $19.95 US

Size: 1803 K

Released: May 29, 2005

Download: http://www.beeicons.com/download_beeicset.php

Keywords: 32 bit, 32bit, Windows 9x, 2000, ArcticLine

IconChanger 3.5

Shell Labs

Icon Changer is a software application that makes changing icons on the desktop fun and easy. It's a hassle-free way to personalize your desktop without having to open up any computer manuals. Simply click the icon you want to change, point at the one you like and that's all. Change icons to make navigation easier, to group similar applications together, or merely to customize and spice up your desktop. Try it!

Platform: Windows

Design & Photo

Type: Shareware

Cost: $19.95 US

Size: 1128 K

Released: Nov 04, 2005

Download: http://www.shelllabs.com/IconChanger35.exe

Keywords: Cursors, icon tool, change icon, icon search, customize icon

Winfilter 2.1

Updownsoft, Inc.

Winfilter is software that hides/unhides desktop, start menu, and quick launch icons, hides/unhides files, folders and drives on your computer, and restricts others' behavior on your computer.

Platform: Windows

Desktop Enhancements

Type: Shareware

Cost: $9.98 US

Size: 1659 K

Released: Feb 24, 2007

Download: http://updownsoft.com/package/WinfilterSetup.exe

Keywords: Hide drives, hide files, hide folders, hide program entries, hide the desktop icons

Advanced Desktop Shield 1.91

IM-Soft

Advanced Desktop Shield - protect public access PCs, stop users from changing desktop wallpaper and screen saver, deleting, creating and renaming desktop icons, changing display settings and so on. Backup, restore and manage desktop layouts, which include desktop files and folders, placement of desktop icons, wallpaper and screen saver. If you choose to lock desktop layout, each time PC is rebooted, the program will return everything on the deskt

Platform: Windows

Security & Privacy

Type: Shareware

Cost: $49.00 US

Size: 833 K

Released: Jun 24, 2007

Download: http://www.softstack.com/download/deskshield.zip

Keywords: Renaming, icons, display, settings, backup

XP Icons 3.0

Camtech 2000

Give your Win98/Me/Win2k System icons the look of XP by changing your Start menu, Desktop, Drives, Folders and various file type icons to XP. XP Icons changes nearly 100 Win98/98SE/Me and Win2k system icons to the new Windows XP Icons Set.

Platform: Windows

Utilities & Drivers

Type: Shareware

Cost: $19.95 US

Size: 1579 K

Released: Feb 12, 2003

Download: http://camtech2000.net/Programs/xpicon30.zip

Keywords: Desktop, change

Rocket Desktop 1.0.1.3

SoftSpot Software

Rocket Desktop locks your icons in place. No longer can they be dragged around the desktop. The captions also become fixed and cannot be edited. Access to the right-click popup context menus are stopped as are those annoying tooltip hints. It can remove the captions from all icons producing a much 'cleaner' working environment.

Platform: Windows

Desktop Enhancements

Type: Shareware

Cost: $15.00 US

Size: 577 K

Released: Jan 11, 2007

Download: http://www.softspotsoftware.com/RocketDesktop.exe

Keywords: Desktop, Desktop Lock, Desktop Icons, Desktop Security, Desktop Manager

DeskClear 1.1.0

5 Factorial Software, Inc.

DeskClear allows you to quickly and easily hide and restore your desktop icons and windows. Just one keystroke does it. Keeps your desktop clean and clutter free without slowing you down at all.

Platform: Windows

Desktop Enhancements

Type: Shareware

Cost: $9.95 US

Size: 2268 K

Released: Aug 05, 2008

Download: http://www.5factorial.com/Portals/0/Downloads/DeskClear-Setup.exe

Keywords: Icon, clean, clutter

130 Fun Desktop Folder Icons 2

TheNetter.com

Add these fun icons to your desktop to make each folder look unique. Icons are in standard 32x32 .ico format. Ready to use & instructions included. Free!

Platform: Windows

Desktop Enhancements

Type: Freeware

Cost: $0.00 US

Size: 374 K

Released: Jan 23, 2006

Download: http://web.thenetter.com/dloads/Foldercons.zip

Keywords: Icon windows, windows icon, icons for windows, desktop icon, free icon

Desktop Icon Toy 1.8

iDeskSoft

Desktop Icon Toy is a desktop icon enhancement tool. It can animate and dance desktop icons, arrange icons, remove icon labels, add hover effects for desktop icons, automatically show hide desktop icons, save and restore desktop icon layout and more.

Platform: Windows

Desktop Enhancements

Type: Shareware

Cost: $12.95 US

Size: 404 K

Released: Nov 26, 2006

Download: http://www.idesksoft.com/DesktopIconToy.exe

Keywords: Auto Hide, Remove Label, Remove Texts, Remove Text, Hover Effects

12Ghosts DeskTOP 7.10

12Ghosts Inc.

Did you ever have the problem of an active program blocking the way to the desktop? Or one that you were unable to minimize? 12-DeskTOP provides you with a window that looks like the desktop, displaying your desktop icons in the layout you are used to. One click and you have your desktop icons accessible!

Platform: Windows

Desktop Enhancements

Type: Shareware

Cost: $29.95 US

Size: 1500 K

Released: Feb 02, 2005

Download: http://12Gee1.com/download/12desktop.exe

Keywords: Windows, Utilities, Tools, Powertoys

DKS Icon Manager 2.28

DKS-Lab.com

Automatic save and restoration of desktop icons after change screen resolution. Hide icons in your Desktop. Zooming coordinates icons when changing screen resolution. This program will create an unlimited quantity of icon schemes for your desktop.

Platform: Windows

Desktop Enhancements

Type: Shareware

Cost: $24.95 US

Size: 965 K

Released: Jul 19, 2005

Download: http://www.dkslab.com/download/iconmansetup.exe

Keywords: Icons of a desktop, order icons, desktop icon manager, restore icons, save icons

Amelix Icon Manager 2.3

Amelix.com

Amelix Icon Manager will store your desired desktop icon layout. Then, if something changes your desktop icon layout, you can restore your desired icon array with a simple click. Also, if you want other users to be able to use different icon layouts, Amelix Icon Manager will create an unlimited quantity of icon schemes for your desktop. Each user can then have his own arrangement.

Platform: Windows

Desktop Enhancements

Type: Shareware

Cost: $24.95 US

Size: 975 K

Released: Apr 14, 2007

Download: http://www.amelix.com/icon-manager/iconman1.exe

Save Desktop Icon Pos. 2.11.0007

VBSide

Save the positions of your desktop icons. Icons can be hidden or shown.Special icons such as the Recycle Bin and My Documents can be removed.A pattern can be restored dynamically whenever the screen resolution changes. Icon titles can be made c-thru