How to change an executable's properties? (Windows)

Question

When I create a .exe, I can right click it and go to properties->details. Then I get a list like:

File Description | 
Type             | Applic         


        

Answer 1

If you want to change the FileDescription or any other version resource string on a compiled executable, rcedit (a small open-source tool) does it pretty easily:

$ rcedit MyApp.exe --set-version-string FileDescription "My Awesome App"