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    New computer/ rocket dock user

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Flip392, Feb 7, 2009.

  1. Flip392

    Flip392 Newbie

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    OK I installed Rocketdock and it whent pretty smoothly, one question I have is that I tried downloading some icons from the add-on feature and dont know how to get the icon there and how to make it do whatit supposed to do.
    Say I get a different color icon for Internet explorer how do I put the icon on the dock and make it open internet explorer when i click on it, I really appreciate the help if anyone can.
     
    Flip392, Feb 7, 2009
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  2. Harper2.0

    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    Right click on the icon and click customize (this is how it works for object dock, should be similiar for rocket dock).
     
    Harper2.0, Feb 7, 2009
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  3. Nebelwand

    Nebelwand Notebook Consultant

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    - Download the PNG files you want to use as icons and put them in RocketDock's "Icons" subdirectory or a separate directory wherever you want
    - Right-click on the dock and make sure "Lock Items" is unchecked
    - Drag and drop the shortcut from your start menu/desktop/... or the executable from an Explorer window onto the dock
    - Right-click the new icon, choose "Icon Settings...", and select the icon you want (if you saved your downloaded icons in a custom directory, you'll have to add it to the folder list with the "+" button first)

    You can find more PNG files on sites like these.
     
    Nebelwand, Feb 7, 2009
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  4. gary_hendricks

    gary_hendricks Notebook Evangelist

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    Very good and complete answer,
    That is the way you can do it.
     
    gary_hendricks, Feb 7, 2009
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