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I have a couple of folders under %appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs which looks like:

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In the image, we can see that one of the folders has a different icon. Initially I was thinking it is a different status in share which results in the different icon, but after inspecting it, it doesn't seem to be the case.

Does anyone know what does that icon mean/represent?

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You can tell Explorer to show larger icons, though. – grawity Oct 22 '11 at 13:33
@grawity lol nice one – Pacerier Oct 22 '11 at 14:39

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That icon is for folders that have been shared and can be accessed by other users of the computer and network. More information on folder sharing in Vista is available from MS here.

Example image:

Vista Shared Folder Overlay

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Weird, it seems to be a problem with the Security section instead of the Sharing section: screenshoot.me/bfOxuF – Pacerier Oct 22 '11 at 14:40
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The icon will be shown for folders that are accessible by Users:

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Revoking the Users permissions will basically change the icon of the folder.

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