Large Icons on Desktop

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Hi All,

I've seen some fantastic screenshots that include very large Icons (My Computer, My Documents, etc.) on the desktop.  How is this achieved?  I've done some poking around, but I have not found a solution to this style.

Thank you very much for the help.

Cheers,
Phil
beginners
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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Iconx can do it
So can DesktopX
So can IconPackager ( I think)

All of the above apps are available through Stardock

Another (non-Stardock) option is avedesk

IconX is the easiest I think.
Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks for the reply.

I own both Desktop X and IconPackager ..... I've looked a bit and I see that the Icons are scalable, but the actual application of the scaling is what's escaping me. I'm not looking to create a new Widget. I only want 3 - 5 Icons on my Desktop, but I would like to scale them a bit larger that what Windows allows. I'll look a bit further into those Apps and see if I come up with anything new.

Cheers,
Phil
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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Load up IconX
Right click and configure
Load Huge on the first tab.
Tweak using the second after you apply.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I only want 3 - 5 Icons on my Desktop, but I would like to scale them a bit larger that what Windows allows.



desktopX
right click tray icon = new object

general tab
object type - shortcut (take your pick - file/folder - check the dropdowns)
default appearance = browse to icon of choice (ico much easier to resize to suit)

states tab
set your icon size to suit

repeat 2-4 times

right click desktop, arrange icons by, uncheck show icons

tada

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thank you everyone!

Both the IconX and DesktopX methods worked great.

I appreciate your help and look forward to more involvement in the community.

Cheers,
Phil