How to change folder icons?

[mystvearn]

I have lots of files. And I want to customize some folders so that I know which folders have completed files. I view explorer using the "list" mode. Is there some way I can put some check marks/mark the folders which I want? I know you can do it in thumbnails mode-where you place a picture in the folder, and the picture pops up. How about in list mode?

[scalifash]

you can simply change the actualy program icon if you get icons to replace it. My entire desktop and documents folder is filled with customized icons so I can find things easier. It's not as simple as just checking things off unfortunately but it's the only way I know of. Get some icons (I recommend deviantart.com, that's where I got most of mine from) and then right click on a file, click properties, go to the "customize" tab and then click "change icon" (if you have XP it'll be near the bottom of the properties dialogue box).

Sorry there isn't a faster way (that I know of anyways, maybe someone else will drop in with a better suggestion)!

[mystvearn]

thanks