I have candybar. Every time I drag an icon to it, it simply becomes a png image rather than the icon. I assume I need to convert the png icons to another format? (how?)
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You need to change the icon of the actual program. There are several threads about this. Use CandyBar or the "Get Info" method to change the icon.
Firstly, make sure you have an .icns file, not a png. Those are the Mac icon files.
Then you right-click the app -> Get Info -> Click on the icon in the upper left of the Get Info screen -> Copy the icon you want -> Paste it in that location.
Then you right-click the app -> Get Info -> Click on the icon in the upper left of the Get Info screen -> Copy the icon you want -> Paste it in that location.
Here's my attempt on a PC:
At first, I didn't care for the new look, but it sorta grew on me.
So are you saying this was done on XP/Vista? If so that is impressive and you have to give a walkthrough.
Yup, all on XP.
Here are the things you need:
Finderbar 1.5
MacSearch
^^^Aparantley there are some other cool stuff there too.
ObjectDock (The theme has gone missing, but I can upload it for anyone who needs it.)
Icons
Wallpaper and "glass" effects here. (there are also some Leopard icons too.)
And the Visual Style
Here's my attempt on a PC:
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c276/Cormier6083/Leopardo1.jpg
At first, I didn't care for the new look, but it sorta grew on me.
I have to say it looks very good and really looks like Leopard. If you didn't say it's XP themed, then I would really believed it was OS X except for the desktop icons located on the lower top right corner. The desktop icons (especially Recycle Bin) still look Windowish.
lol, if only I could get rid of it. Also, thanks for your compliment. Though I shouldn't take all the credit for all of it.
Are you still going to change the Recycle Bin and Macintosh HD icons? Is there any way you can change them? Also, are you going to buy a Mac with Leopard installed?
lol, if only I could get rid of it. Also, thanks for your compliment. Though I shouldn't take all the credit for all of it.
Well thanks for sharing and a very good job. I reckon that if i did that to my gf pc she would think i bought her a mac mini. She desperately wants a mac.
I'm gonna try to remove the recycle bin and fix the Macintosh HD icon. I am going to try to get an iMac eventually. It might be for Christmas though
Haha I used to do this before I got a Mac. WindowBlinds does wonders, but it also costs money. If you don't really care for the Leopard skin and don't mind the Tiger one, try RKlauncher. It's much "lighter" than ObjectDock.
Changing Icons
Try the following:
Here is a step-by-step guide for changing to a custom folder icon:
1) Open(click) Icons & Logos folder: select (click once) the icon you want to use.
2) Click File: scroll down to Get Info to bring up the Get Info inspector panel.
3) Click on the icon once. You should see a gray border around the icon.
4) Click Edit: scroll down to Copy: click to copy the icon.
5) Close the Get Info inspector panel.
6) Select (click once) the file or folder that you want to customize.
7) Click File: scroll down to Get Info to bring up the Get Info inspector panel again.
8) Click on the icon once. You should see a gray border around the icon.
9) Click Edit: scroll down to Paste: click to paste the new icon.
10) Close the Get Info inspector panel.
Depending on the icon being replaced, you may need to close the Window (or rarely Restart the computer) to view the new icon.
or if you prefer using the keyboard:
At least for those of you running OS X 10.3.3 or newer, including 10.4. You dont need to use Get Info on the source of the custom icon. Instead, just select the source item in the Finder and hit Command-C to copy it. Now select the destination, hit Command-I to open the Get Info window, click on the small icon image, and hit Command-V to paste. OS X is smart enough to realize that if youre pasting on top of the icon, then it should paste the icon image on the clipboard. Using this method, you save most of the work on the source file; you simply need to find it and hit Copy.
DIXIE
Try the following:
Here is a step-by-step guide for changing to a custom folder icon:
1) Open(click) Icons & Logos folder: select (click once) the icon you want to use.
2) Click File: scroll down to Get Info to bring up the Get Info inspector panel.
3) Click on the icon once. You should see a gray border around the icon.
4) Click Edit: scroll down to Copy: click to copy the icon.
5) Close the Get Info inspector panel.
6) Select (click once) the file or folder that you want to customize.
7) Click File: scroll down to Get Info to bring up the Get Info inspector panel again.
8) Click on the icon once. You should see a gray border around the icon.
9) Click Edit: scroll down to Paste: click to paste the new icon.
10) Close the Get Info inspector panel.
Depending on the icon being replaced, you may need to close the Window (or rarely Restart the computer) to view the new icon.
or if you prefer using the keyboard:
At least for those of you running OS X 10.3.3 or newer, including 10.4. You dont need to use Get Info on the source of the custom icon. Instead, just select the source item in the Finder and hit Command-C to copy it. Now select the destination, hit Command-I to open the Get Info window, click on the small icon image, and hit Command-V to paste. OS X is smart enough to realize that if youre pasting on top of the icon, then it should paste the icon image on the clipboard. Using this method, you save most of the work on the source file; you simply need to find it and hit Copy.
DIXIE
Aha. It seems that through the "Finderbar" App, I can hide all my icons from the desktop. I also forgot to mention that I use a wonderful little app named "Looca" as a Finder substitute.
And voila. I present Leopard's illegitimate child: Mac OS XP
![Leopardo4.jpg]()
And voila. I present Leopard's illegitimate child: Mac OS XP
Aha. It seems that through the "Finderbar" App, I can hide all my icons from the desktop. I also forgot to mention that I use a wonderful little app named "Looca" as a Finder substitute.
And voila. I present Leopard's illegitimate child: Mac OS XP
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c276/Cormier6083/Leopardo4.jpg
Now that looks like Leopard. I still find it hard to believe that it's XP themed.
Aha. It seems that through the "Finderbar" App, I can hide all my icons from the desktop. I also forgot to mention that I use a wonderful little app named "Looca" as a Finder substitute.
And voila. I present Leopard's illegitimate child: Mac OS XP
![Leopardo4.jpg]()
Thats nuts, nice job
Thanks everyone. *Yawn I'm tired of modding today. More work to be done though.
Just hope I don't get in trouble for this, lol.
Just hope I don't get in trouble for this, lol.
I don't think you will because it's a themed XP, not Mac OS X running on a PC.
But I do think it will get people's attention when they will look at your PC because they will think you are running OS X on a PC. The themed XP really does look like Mac OS X Leopard.
ok
so..how do you get iChat for windows?(like what icon..where did you get it) and what program is like iChat?
so..how did you get spaces(where did you get the icon) and what program is like it)?
and the trash bin..?
and also how can i make png. pictures into windows icons?
so..how do you get iChat for windows?(like what icon..where did you get it) and what program is like iChat?
so..how did you get spaces(where did you get the icon) and what program is like it)?
and the trash bin..?
and also how can i make png. pictures into windows icons?
If you look a few posts up, I posted a pack of some very good icons. There like 50 icons or so. For spaces, I googled "spaces icon" and I found one in images. (.png)
To get a iChat like IM client... beats me
PNG should work for icons. I know it will for ObjectDock.
How can I change the icon of the computer in the Finder sidebar (by default an old iMac, here named "Arnoz"):
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Thanks!
Thanks!