I used the "Folder Icons" button. However, I have to apologize and reverse the whole premise of this post. They are .ico's NOT .gif's (kicking myself). I guess I'm operating on too little sleep this week. If I remember correctly the "Folder Pictures" button retains a sort of fram...

It's a normal .gif image. I just right-clkd on the folder, choose 'Properties" and used the "Customize" tab. Then I replaced the Microsoft default folder image. I've been using the same .gif's for several big topics on my Desktop to find them faster for about ten years now.

*Original title of the post was "Customized .gif icons only found in explorer"* !!!! *I had them confused with .ico's* *I apologize* As soon as I start Dexpot my desktop icons using customized [/s] .ico icons disappear from all Dexpot desktops, although they still appear in the 'Desktop Wi...