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Winamp 5 - Visual Tweaks

Change Icons for Multimedia Files and Playlists

SUMMARY: Change Explorer's icons for Winamp 5 play lists and multimedia files.

Tired of the icons that Explorer displays for Winamp 5-playable multimedia files and playlists? Several choices are available through the preferences window.

1. Right-click on the Winamp title bar, choosing "Options" then "Preferences".

2. When the "Winamp Preferences" dialog box appears, click "File Types" underneath "General Preferences".

3. Next to "File Icon" and "Playlist Icon", click and drag the slider bar up or down to change the file and/or playlist icon to one of your choosing from the available list.

4. Click "Close" to close the preferences dialog box.

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