This is the key to the whole procedure. Whenever an IE5 browser user chooses to add your site to their Favorites list, the browser automatically looks for the favicon.ico. If it isn't found, the standard default IE5 icon is displayed. The Steps First you must create an icon. If you stay within those limitations, you may use anything you want.
Most people use their company logo or other identifying symbol.
I chose the Internet Brothers beetle . You will need software to generate the icon. I recommend either Microangelo or Icon Forge . When your icon has the appearance you like, save it as favicon.ico. Next, use your FTP utility to upload the favicon.ico file to every directory on your web server.