How to change the default *.exe icon in C/C++?

Question

I want to change the default .exe icon to some other icon in C/C++. Does anybody know how to do that?

Answer 1

Already answered.

Change app icon in Visual Studio 2005?

You have to place your .ico file in the resources folder first of course.

Answer 2

Use this one: http://www.angusj.com/resourcehacker/

Since you specified that you are using VS2008 I can point you here: How do I set the icon for my application in visual studio 2008? (duplicate question)