This article is for educational and historical purposes. Modifying system files violates Microsoft’s EULA and can destabilize your OS. Always back up your data before using third-party patchers.
Run the self-extracting archive to a folder like C:\Custom\Win7Icons . Do not put it in Program Files. windows 7 icon pack by 2013 windows 81 portable
Assuming you have a Windows 8.1 machine (or a VM) and the file named Win7_Icon_Pack_8.1_Portable_2013.exe : This article is for educational and historical purposes
You cannot replace icons that are in use. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager. Find "Windows Explorer," right-click it, and select "End Task." " right-click it
Use Task Manager’s "File > Run New Task" to navigate to your portable folder. Run Apply_Win7_Icons.bat (or the portable executable).