How do I change the task bar and desktop icon of a program in Python?

Asked Nov 09 '16 at 02:16

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I am working on a game in Python 3.5.2 and Tkinter. I am wondering how to change the icon that appears in the taskbar when you open the application and that appears on the desktop when you create a shortcut to the program.

I have already converted the file that I would like to use to a .ICO file, but it is also available as a .PNG and .GIF.

I will be using cx_Freeze to create the .exe executable. Is there any way to do this?

edited Nov 09 '16 at 02:19

asked Nov 09 '16 at 02:16

William V.

You'd likely need to create an EXE – OneCricketeer Nov 09 '16 at 02:18
What are you using to create the .exe file? – kindall Nov 09 '16 at 02:18
I am using cx_Freeze to create the .exe. – William V. Nov 09 '16 at 02:19
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Maybe [this answer](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/11176638/python-setting-application-icon) can help you. – Carmoreno Nov 09 '16 at 03:40
Thanks, that answers the question. Have yet to try it out though. – William V. Nov 09 '16 at 16:30

How do I change the task bar and desktop icon of a program in Python?

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