How to change the icon of compiled script namedly .exe file (not tray icon)?

[Sabestian Caine]

I want to change the icon of compiled script permanently. Most of the stuff is available about changing the tray icon, but i want to change the icon of .exe file as shown below-

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I want to change the above icon permanently.



I tried to follow the steps as told in documentation here-
https://www.autohotkey.com/docs/Scripts.htm#ahk2exe


But, I am not understanding what exactly to do?

Please help and guide..

Thanks a lot...

[RickC]

I use Compile_AHK II - for those who compile! [v0.9.2 (04/19/16)] (https://www.autohotkey.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=16061).

Hope this helps...

[Dicerca]

I use a program called Resource Hacker to change the icon of my AHK scripts. https www.howtogeek.com /75983/stupid-geek-tricks-how-to-modify-the-icon-of-an-.exe-file/ Broken Link for safety

[TAC109]

You can use the new enhanced beta version of Ahk2Exe which allows Compiler Directives, including setting the .exe icon.

[mauritius]

If you change the name of the .exe and the icon changes then you need to clean windows' icon cache. I did accordingly as here were explainded and it helped: https://superuser.com/questions/499078/refresh-icon-cache-without-rebooting

[TAC109]

@mauritius You can also select 'File' => 'Refresh Windows Icons' in the Ahk2Exe gui.

Edit: Fixed menu path.

Cheers