How can I set an icon for an asscociated file using WiX?

Question

My application install file is being generated using WiX. In the WiX configuration I am associating a file type that works with the application. How can I associate an icon

Answer 1

I'd recommend following my stack overflow post located here for the simplest and most elegant way of embedding icons into a resource without the need for a c++ project in a managed .NET application.

Next, here is the proper way to set this via wix:

This sample registers the default icon for a specific file extension (.stackoverflow) that is located in an assembly from step 1. It also shows how to create Windows Explorer associated right click commands as well as adds a menu item to the Windows Explorer New sub menu.

Thanks

-Blake Niemyjski