GIF images to icons

[121148]

Can someone tell me how to take GIF images saved to "My
Pictures" and make desktop icons out of them ?
Thanks

[Bob]

Well, you can convert the .gif file to a .bmp file, and then rename the =
..bmp file .ico, this seems to work...
see: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=3D141859

cheers!
bob

"121148" > wrote in message =
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> Can someone tell me how to take GIF images saved to "My=20
> Pictures" and make desktop icons out of them ?
> Thanks