How to change .php icon

In the Internet, .php files are a common web language used to create dynamic websites and programs. In File Explorer, the default icon may be less obvious or confused with other file formats, which may make it difficult for users to identify the file type. This article will describe how to change the icon of a .php file to make the file more easily identifiable to users.

First method: Manually change the registry

In Windows systems, each file extension is associated with the corresponding file type, and the associated information is stored in the registry. Therefore, we can change the icon associated with the file by changing the information in the registry.

The following are the specific steps:

1. Open the "Run" dialog box, enter "regedit" and press the Enter key to open the Registry Editor.
2. Find the "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT" folder in the left navigation bar, expand it, and find the ".php" folder.
3. Right-click the ".php" folder, select "New"-"Key Value", and create a new key value named "DefaultIcon".
4. Right-click the "DefaultIcon" key value, select "Modify", and in the "Value Data" field, enter the path to the new icon (for example: "C:\icons\php.ico").
5. Close the Registry Editor, restart the computer, or log out and log in again.

Now you can see the new icon for .php files in File Explorer or on your desktop.

Second method: Use file association software

In addition to manually changing the registry, you can also use file association software to change the file association icon. This method is simpler and does not require Change the registry. Below we will introduce how to use the default associated software "FileTypesMan".

The following are the specific steps:

1. Download and install the "FileTypesMan" software.
2. Open the software, find the ".php" file type in the list on the left, right-click and select the "Edit/Modify" option.
3. In the pop-up "Edit File Type" dialog box, click the "Icon" tab, and then click the "Change Icon" button.
4. Browse to the location of the new icon and click the "Open" button.
5. Click the "OK" button to close the "Edit File Type" dialog box.

Now you can see the new icon for .php files in File Explorer or on your desktop.

Summary: You can easily change the icon of a .php file by manually changing the registry or using file association software. Once you set up your new icon, it will be easier to differentiate between file types and find the file you need faster.

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