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Hello all. For some reason, two mp3 files on my 2014 macbook pro laptop running 11.7.8 are using an image that was sitting on the desktop as their command-I images. (See attachment.) I did not direct the computer to do that. I can't figure out how to get rid of that image and either choose another one or not have an image at all. Any thoughts?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Jun 26, 2023 4:39 PM

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BDAqua

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Jun 26, 2023 4:58 PM in response to hsample

Copy an image or icon you want for that file, then highlight it's icon in the Get Info winow & do a CMD+v to paste the new one.

hsample Author

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Jun 28, 2023 3:41 PM in response to BDAqua

Thanks!

BDAqua

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Jun 28, 2023 6:50 PM in response to hsample

You're welcome my friend, take care! :)

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