How can I keep custom folder icons from breaking when moving folders?


I want to assign custom icons to a large number of folders, but the icons always break whenever I move the folders to another PC, drive, or location. I’d also like the icons to stay intact when uploading the folders to cloud storage and downloading them again.

Is there any reliable way in Windows 11 to make folder icons portable, or to re-apply them automatically without having to set each one manually? And is it possible to use relative paths for folder icons?

Any help would be truly appreciated!

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