Beyond the different levels of customization available in each version of Windows, there are certain aspects that cannot be easily altered by the user. One of those aspects affects the vast majority of system icons. If you want to modify the start menu icon, the clock design, battery meters, and network indicators, you will need a tool like CustomizerGod.
Over the years, many developers and enthusiasts have taken on the responsibility of creating different resources aimed at increasing the customization options in Windows. Microsoft has multiple reasons to want to provide a uniform experience in its operating systems and reduce complexity… but it seems incredible that changing an icon is so complicated in some cases. Customizing the icon on a shortcut is probably the simplest option, however, when we talk about the button assigned to the start menu, the network icons, or the frame surrounding the user's profile picture, Windows closes the doors on us.
Fortunately, there are tools like CustomizerGod. The application divides its content into several categories, starting with the start menu. Basically, the idea is to locate the resource, click on "Change" to replace it, upload our own icon, and confirm. The fact of manipulating internal icons in system files can be a bit intimidating, but CustomizerGod has a backup mechanism that undoes any change with undesirable effects. On the other hand, it is possible that some isolated elements are presented in "read-only" mode. This is because they are in use, meaning CustomizerGod cannot modify them directly.
CustomizerGod is compatible with JPG, GIF, and BMP files to import icons or logos, although in the name of compatibility, it is recommended that new icons have similar characteristics to the ones they will replace (such as size and transparencies). CustomizerGod is a completely portable tool, assuming the system it is run on has version 4.5 of the .NET Framework. Personally, I believe that future versions of Windows should offer a dedicated section for icon customization, but CustomizerGod is a good alternative.
