Changing Icons On Desktop


  1. Posts : 10
    Windows 10
       #1

    Changing Icons On Desktop


    Hello, all.

    Is there a way to change to icons on the desktop from stock image to something custom, like a picture? If not a picture, then just a different icon? I am mainly thinking of the folders with their generic folder icons.

    Thanks for the feedback.

    bug
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  2. Posts : 26,417
    Windows 11 Pro 22631.3374
       #2

    They can be changed, I use Windows 10 Manager to do it there also is :

    Winaero Tweaker
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  3. Posts : 10
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Is Windows 10 Manager an app or a feature of Win 10? (btw, you replied to my post in literally 15 seconds...wow!)

    bug
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  4. Posts : 10
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Anybody else that can weigh in?

    bug
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  5. Posts : 10
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Josey Wales said:
    They can be changed, I use Windows 10 Manager to do it there also is :

    Winaero Tweaker
    Thanks, Josey. I was looking for a way to change the icon image. Tweaker appears to be limited to spacing and font. Can this be done?

    bug
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 31,478
    10 Home x64 (22H2) (10 Pro on 2nd pc)
       #6

    Folders on the desktop (or anywhere else) can be given a different icon using just Windows 10. Right-click on the folder and select Properties. There's a 'Change icon' button on the Customize tab. Or, if it's a shortcut the 'Change icon' button is on the Shortcut tab for its Properties. There are tutorials...

    Change Folder Icon in Windows 10
    Change Icon of Shortcut in Windows 10
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  7. Posts : 26,417
    Windows 11 Pro 22631.3374
       #7

    thefonebug said:
    Thanks, Josey. I was looking for a way to change the icon image. Tweaker appears to be limited to spacing and font. Can this be done?

    bug
    Windows 10 Manger is a program with a 30 day free trial.
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  8. Posts : 10
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Thanks, Bree. I'll give those a shot.

    bug
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