I like to have images in background for all the folders in windows XP. Many people think it is not possible to do that. So, i have created a tutorial on "how to add an image as background image to any folder in Windows XP." Just follow the instructions.
First, make sure all hidden files are visible on your system. Then, go to the folder for which you wish to add a background image. Within the folder, right-click and select Properties » Customize tab » Customize. There, choose any icon, click Apply and OK.
This will create a file named "desktop.ini" . Open that file with a text editor (eg: notepad). You will see the following code in the file.
[.ShellClassInfo]
IconFile=%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll
IconIndex=(some number)
Just replace this code by following code.
ExtShellFolderViews]
{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}={BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}
[{BE098140-A513-11D0-A3A4-00C04FD706EC}]
IconArea_Image=C:\path\folder\background.jpg
To customize this according to your needs, edit the path in red in last line to reflect the location of the image, you wish to use as the background image for that particular folder. Save the code, close the file and Refresh the folder. You will see a new background in the folder.
Final Words:
Please try it at your own risk. I have created this tutorial for fun sake. So try it and leave a feedback or comment here.
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