System Tray Icons

Simon · Apr 08, 2013, 17:54:18

Does anyone know if Windows XP has a separate cache for the icons that sit in the system tray, by the clock? Long story, but I changed one via it's image file in Program Files, which is named 'systray.ico', so I believe it's the right one, but the old one is still showing. I've deleted the icon cache file in Windows, which refreshes all the desktop icons, but not the icons by the clock.

Gary · Apr 10, 2013, 07:48:20

This link may help, Simon. http://forum.piriform.com/index.php?showtopic=2656

Simon · Apr 10, 2013, 08:17:23

Thanks Gary.

Technical Ben · Apr 10, 2013, 15:21:27

This gives me an idea.... install MSE on everyone's computer, replace with the "Norton" logo... Win!

Simon · Apr 10, 2013, 17:32:31

I've realised why it didn't work. The program I replaced the icon for has repaired itself!

Technical Ben · Apr 10, 2013, 20:58:50

Gone are the good old days where I can replace the entire OS with a skin that makes it look like the bridge of the Enterprise narrated by Captain Sulo... did I say I? I meant those who like Star Trek...

Simon · Apr 10, 2013, 21:12:17

I still have my 'Forever Metallic' theme with Windows XP, but it doesn't actually change any of the icons, just the title bars and stuff. That's another reason why I'm sticking to XP!

Gary · Apr 10, 2013, 23:02:32

Quote from: Simon on Apr 10, 2013, 21:12:17
I still have my 'Forever Metallic' theme with Windows XP, but it doesn't actually change any of the icons, just the title bars and stuff. That's another reason why I'm sticking to XP!

No more security patches for XP in a years time though, end of support from Microsoft.

Simon · Apr 10, 2013, 23:13:06

I know!

Gary · Apr 11, 2013, 10:14:32

Quote from: Simon on Apr 10, 2013, 23:13:06
I know!

Time just goes to quickly, Simon.

Glenn · Apr 11, 2013, 11:48:45

Does it feel like 14 years ago when everyone was saying how useless XP was when first released?

Simon · Apr 11, 2013, 12:25:55

It shows what a good operating system it is though, to have lasted this long.

Clive · Apr 11, 2013, 12:36:42

I still use it on one of my machines and it will know no other OS.

Gary · Apr 11, 2013, 12:56:11

Quote from: Simon on Apr 11, 2013, 12:25:55
It shows what a good operating system it is though, to have lasted this long.

Windows 7 probably the best choice now. Windows 8.1 this year I think...