wdr@wang.com (William Ricker) (06/03/91)
Srikanth (21chalasani@gw.wmich.edu) writes: >/------ Problem 1 ------/ [Deleted application PBRUSH.EXE restored with NORTON 5.0, but ICON doesn't magically reappear in Program Mangler's window.] > ... So after > trying all possibilites and trying to refer to the manual, I finally > fed up and talked to our University (business college) Computers > in-charge regarding the icon stuff. He said that there was no way but [to reinstall everything.] Llama droppings. Unless NORTON failed to restore the *whole* file, you've got it. The Icon in a "real" windows app is compiled inot the program. (Link-loaded, really, at Resource Resolution phase.) If you have un-erased the file, the Icon information should also be restored. However, the PROGRAM MANAGER may need to be reminded of it: select the Program Manager subwindow in which PBRUSH belongs; Alt-File, New... "Paintbrush" PBRUSH.EXE [Change Icon] PBRUSH.EXE [SAVE] [SAVE] should do the trick. >/------ Problem 2 ------/ > Is there any way to get general application (such as budget, > Harvard graphics etc..) appear as an ICON in windows...? Same trick. If the program doesn't come with an icon, you'll have to either choose from the defaults built into program manager or paint your own with the SDK Icon Editor, which unfortunately you don't get free. If you find someone with an SDK, *ask* them the question, not those silly Business Dept. people who told you to re-install. /-------- Problem 0 -----/ Regarding the professor accidentally deleting the files: you might want to set FILE MANAGER's CONFIRM settings higher to give you a chance to hit N next time! And maybe change the protection to read only on the .EXE files? Good luck, -- /s/ Bill Ricker wdr@wang.wang.com "The Freedom of the Press belongs to those who own one." *** Warning: This account is not authorized to express opinions. ***