Program icon confusion

From: Alan Mead (amead_at_comcast.net)
Date: 12/14/04 

Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2004 16:25:19 -0600

I'm new to Windows programming and I'm confused.

I'm using Delphi 7 and my application has Delphi's default "images".. I
think they're icons? Specifically, there's an image at the top left of
the main form, on the task-bar, and next to my application when I view the
directory in explorer. I suppose when I figure out Windows installation
there will be an image associated with my program in the Start > All
Programs menu as well.

I'd like to replace these with my own icons.

I have been able to change the form so it shows an icon with this bit of
code (inserted into ShowForm):

icon.LoadFromFile('...');

Is this the preferred method? It seems like other Windows apps load icons
from the .EXE itself.

I followed some advice on a website and Projects > Options > Application >
Load Icon but this doesn't have any effect (what else am I supposed to
do?)

I also followed some advice on another website and found Tools > Image
Editor and was able to modify the icon in the resource file, but again,
this doesn't seem to have any effect.

So, I'm confused. Any help, pointers to better advice, etc. gratefully
accepted.

-Alan

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