Now that the registry value is set correctly, a blank icon file needs to be positioned there. If you want it in a folder called icons on the root of the G drive, enter “G:\icons\Blank.ico,0.” This location can actually be anywhere as long as it doesn’t change. “C:\Windows\Blank.ico.0” is where we want to have a blank icon file.
Now right-click the “Shell Icons” key and select “New > String Value.”ĭouble-click “29” and enter “C:\Windows\Blank.ico,0” for the “Value data.” Navigate to “HEKY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Icons.” If shell “Shell Icons” does not exist, go back to “Explorer,” right-click and select “New > Key.”Įnter the last key we need called “Shell Icons.”
