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Author:  Classic Sheller [ Mon Jun 17, 2013 11:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Why does the Apps Icon look so weird?

On Windows 8, the Icon for the Apps-Menu isn't the one from the normal programmenu (like it was in previous Versions), but a strange-looking Rhombus. Maybe some People find this very "useful", but I personally don't see any Point in having a different, not so clear Icon for the apps. Is there a way to Change that Icon back to "normal"?

Author:  Ivo [ Mon Jun 17, 2013 11:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why does the Apps Icon look so weird?

What icon do you think is "normal"? Do you mean a regular yellow folder?

Author:  Ivo [ Mon Jun 17, 2013 11:21 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why does the Apps Icon look so weird?

Ah, I think I know what you mean - the Programs icon from the classic menu.
It can't be used for Apps because this icon doesn't have a 64x64 resolution, so it can't be used in the right column of the Windows 7-style menu.

Author:  Classic Sheller [ Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why does the Apps Icon look so weird?

But it was used before, wasn't it? So, if it can't be used, how come it was used in the previous version?

Author:  Ivo [ Wed Jun 19, 2013 6:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Why does the Apps Icon look so weird?

In the new version you can have Apps in the right column and when you select it the icon has to show at the top (like in Windows 7). For that new feature I need an icon that has 64x64 resolution.

Author:  Classic Sheller [ Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why does the Apps Icon look so weird?

Okay. Is that Icon only needed for the Win 7 menu and can be changed to "normal" for the classic start menu?

Author:  Ivo [ Wed Jun 19, 2013 11:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why does the Apps Icon look so weird?

Correct. For the 2 classic styles you can change the icon to whatever you want. Use "shell32.dll,326" to get the old Programs icon.

Author:  Gaurav [ Mon Oct 21, 2013 1:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Why does the Apps Icon look so weird?

@Classic Sheller , I made an alternative Apps icon if you are interested: viewtopic.php?f=17&t=921

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