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I have some old Python programs that I compiled with a tool called py2exe. Now I no longer have the sources but I would like to change the program icons to something meaningful. I'd also like to change the icons on some other programs to better suit my desktop. Is there a simple way to do this?

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"change the icons on some other programs to better suit my desktop" : in this case, it's not about changing icon of a program, but of a shortcut to this program, I'm guessing ? – Gnoupi Sep 7 '09 at 8:48
No, most of the icons on my desktop are portable executable, like putty or winscp. – Dan Park Sep 11 '09 at 2:49
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It'd be safer, then, to replace them with shortcuts. One or two programs don't like having their stuff changed, and of course, anything that relies on an md5 will return wrong. – Phoshi Sep 18 '09 at 20:56

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There is also XN Resource Editor.

XN Resource Editor

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+1 ^^ Better than ResHacker, and since it had x64 support as soon as it was needed, and far before ResHacker, I switched long ago. – paradroid Aug 17 '11 at 7:38
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You can use Resource Hacker:

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Although this is fine for your programs, it is likely against the EULA for the commercial applications you have so you may want to read over them.

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can't do without it :) +1 – Molly7244 Sep 6 '09 at 23:28
+1 Agreed, nice app – alex Sep 11 '09 at 6:22

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