Zoom7000 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) EDIT: The method in this post may not work with the newer versions (I had issues with 9.20 x64 on Windows 7) So, I recommend the 7-zip Theme Manager and Bruno Giordano's patching methods as they are much cleaner and user friendly (posted below) but I have left the method listed in this post just for reference. *** A user called ZachHudock over at portableapps.com posted some much nicer looking icons for 7-zip to replace the really horrible looking ones! Here's a preview: I've managed to use Resource Hacker to replace them into the 7z.dll file which you can download here. Just replace the 7z.dll file in the 7-zip folder in Program Files with my edited one and hey presto, much nicer icons! If you prefer a Vista/7 look to the icon design, ricktendo64 over at Wincert.net, has created a custom 7z.dll file that you can find here. Preview: Credit to ZachHudock for designing the XP style icons and credit to ricktendo64 for creating the Vista/7 style 7z.dll. I've tested my 7z.dll files on XP, Vista and 7 with 7-zip version 4.65 and 9.06 Beta. Let's hope the authors of 7-zip improve the UI for the next version! Edited March 11, 2011 by Zoom7000 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/813382-how-to-get-much-nicer-7-zip-icons/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
neudera Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Not bad, not too bad at all. The default icons are ugly as sin. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/813382-how-to-get-much-nicer-7-zip-icons/#findComment-591566168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
k00L.d00d Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I totally agree. Thanks for Vista/7 icons. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/813382-how-to-get-much-nicer-7-zip-icons/#findComment-591566236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orien Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 7zip's author should talk to this guy. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/813382-how-to-get-much-nicer-7-zip-icons/#findComment-591566248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Observer Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 thanks man thats great Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/813382-how-to-get-much-nicer-7-zip-icons/#findComment-591566474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier1st Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 the icons seemed fine to me but then when win9x was main you never had fancy stuff like this. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/813382-how-to-get-much-nicer-7-zip-icons/#findComment-591570706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom7000 Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Thanks for the replies guys, I was beginning to think that no one was interested! :p I've found a few more custom icon edits over at MSFN and dA: http://www.msfn.org/board/7zip-custom-icon...ed-t130775.html http://fukayama-couple.deviantart.com/art/...65-FK-112769053 Again, kudos and credit to the original authors! :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/813382-how-to-get-much-nicer-7-zip-icons/#findComment-591579084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Giordano Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Hi there. 7-Zip FK icons were updated for version 9.20. Here's the link: http://fukayama-couple.deviantart.com/art/WR2PLbo-7-Zip-9-20-FK-198853584 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/813382-how-to-get-much-nicer-7-zip-icons/#findComment-593735378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copernic Reporter Posted February 26, 2011 Reporter Share Posted February 26, 2011 7-Zip Theme Manager Many users of the excellent file archiver 7-Zip criticized its nostalgic appearance. That's exactly "7-Zip Theme Manager", in short "7zTM", comes in and offers the following features: Stylish... Toolbar Themes - change the look of the toolbar of 7-Zip Filetype Themes - change the look of archived files, for instance in Explorer new 90 Toolbar Themes and 22 Filetype Themes integrated new changing the SFX-icon (self-extracting archive) is now possible Handy... automatic or manual search of the 7-Zip installation folder convenient activation of the Themes with just a click Themes previews integrated directly into the program multi-lingual user interface online update for up to date Themes and features possibility to create your own Themes new supports 7-Zip 32-Bit and 64-Bit Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/813382-how-to-get-much-nicer-7-zip-icons/#findComment-593736152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutierrez Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 that theme manager is nice :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/813382-how-to-get-much-nicer-7-zip-icons/#findComment-593760308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starbuck84 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 That Theme Manager works like a charm. Thanks for the heads up! :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/813382-how-to-get-much-nicer-7-zip-icons/#findComment-593762184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom7000 Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 Thanks for all the updates guys. Makes for a much nicer user experience with 7-zip with the 9.20 and x64 updates :) Updated the first post to advise not to use my method as the Theme Manager and Bruno Giordano's patching methods are much cleaner and user friendly. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/813382-how-to-get-much-nicer-7-zip-icons/#findComment-593778890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YounGMessiah Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) The theme manager works with the latest 9.20 version? Edit: Never mind, read the beginning and it answered my question. Edited April 3, 2011 by YounGMessiah Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/813382-how-to-get-much-nicer-7-zip-icons/#findComment-593850918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Starters Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Here are some nice Icons for 7-zip. Just execute install .bat and they are ready to use Download it now. 7zip-icons.zip Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/813382-how-to-get-much-nicer-7-zip-icons/#findComment-594024672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Spork) Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 with the theme manager the icons did not change any ideas ? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/813382-how-to-get-much-nicer-7-zip-icons/#findComment-594060674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePitt Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 really nice. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/813382-how-to-get-much-nicer-7-zip-icons/#findComment-594166790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
war Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 with the theme manager the icons did not change any ideas ? Run it as admin? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/813382-how-to-get-much-nicer-7-zip-icons/#findComment-594301468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillz Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Nice! I'm a big fan of 7-zip but did hate the ugly default icon package. Really like the theme manager. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/813382-how-to-get-much-nicer-7-zip-icons/#findComment-594334496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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