The most popular icon packs released during the Windows 8.1 era were comprehensive. They didn't just change the "My Computer" icon; they overhauled the entire system UI. Key features included:
Replacing the flat yellow folders with the iconic blue-tinted, open-style folders of Windows 7.
Bringing back the "HDD" look with integrated capacity bars that felt more organic to the desktop. Windows 7 Icon Pack By 2013 Windows 8.1
Bringing Back the Glow: The Windows 7 Icon Pack for Windows 8.1
When Windows 8.1 launched, it brought a radical shift in design. Out went the glossy, glass-like "Aero" aesthetic, and in came the flat, colorful "Metro" tiles. While many embraced the modern look, a huge segment of the user base missed the depth and detail of Windows 7’s iconography. The most popular icon packs released during the Windows 8
Restoring the full-color, high-definition icons for administrative tools.
In 2013, the became one of the most downloaded customization tools for users looking to bridge the gap between old-school desktop beauty and new-school performance. Why Users Switched Back to 7’s Icons Bringing back the "HDD" look with integrated capacity
Perhaps the most requested change—restoring the glass-effect bin that filled with "paper" when full. Installation and Impact