Using custom icons in Visual C++ 6

I made an icon, but when i try to load it using LoadIcon(), i get this error:

error C2664: 'LoadIconA' : cannot convert parameter 2 from 'const int' to 'const char *'
Conversion from integral type to pointer type requires reinterpret_cast, C-style cast or function-style cast

I don't know what to do. I don't think casting it would solve it, so what should I do?

MAKEINTRESOURCE(IDI_ICON) rather than just IDI_ICON should do it.

It's not working, it shows up as the exclamation icon.

What code are you using?