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Hi all - I have a simple question, which I'm sure must have a simple answer. I am trying to make a 32x32, or 48x48, 8-bit, or 32-bit alpha-blended color logo to be used for a desktop icon when my ebook is downloaded using winZip self extracting Zip file. My attempt at downloading Microsoft AppStudio, the ImagEdit program distributed with Windows SDK have failed. They just don't open on my PC with Windows XP. My questions are: (1) How do I find the full program (not just an update or patch) for Visual FoxPro 3.0, or alternatively (2) The full name of all or any graphics tools that will do the same job. The URL's in both cases will be a big help.
Thank you ....Bob

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— a concise, practical workflow to get a correct desktop icon for your WinZip self‑extracting package, plus modern tool options that complement 's suggestion.

Design and image workflow
Create the artwork at a higher resolution (vector or at least 256x256) so you can scale down cleanly. Export pixel versions for the sizes Windows tends to use (include 16x16, 32x32, 48x48 and 256x256) and produce both a paletted 8‑bit image (if you need legacy compatibility) and a 32‑bit RGBA image with proper alpha for smooth edges. Combine those images into one .ico so Windows can pick the best match. When building the SFX, supply that .ico (or inject it into the EXE resources) so the extractor shows your custom icon.

Tools and resources
For editing and packaging (bitmap/vector + ICO composition) try lightweight, actively maintained options:

  • RealWorld Icon Editor — for direct ICO creation and multi‑size composition ().
  • IcoFX — mature icon editor with batch features (IcoFX).
  • Greenfish Icon Editor Pro — small and free editor (Greenfish).
    For source art, use a vector editor (Inkscape) or a raster editor (GIMP) and export PNGs first (Inkscape, GIMP). For replacing or inspecting icons inside an EXE, Resource Hacker is handy (Resource Hacker). For icon format details see the ICO spec summary (ICO file format).

Troubleshooting and compatibility
If the SFX still shows the old icon: verify the .ico actually contains the sizes you expect, open the SFX with a resource viewer to confirm the icon resource, then restart Explorer or clear the icon cache so Windows reloads icons. If you were hunting for Visual FoxPro 3.0: that product is long discontinued; if your goal is only icon work or EXE resource changes you do not need VFP — use an icon editor + resource editor as above.

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I'll take a shot at it bongo (like the handle) don't really understand the question cause you made a simple question LONG and complicated. But what you saying is you want to convert(1)/create(2) a icon to replace an existing one. Simple! yes.

Here's what you'll need:

(1) Axialis Iconworkshop
(2) Photoshop

Install iconworkshop. open it, it'll pick up you have photoshop installed and give you an option to install a plugin. Creation sorted. Now on to replacing the icon. Even easier, can't fully remember iconworkshop's menu system, but mess around, it is there.

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