How to Customize Any Icon in Windows 10 (or 11)
Windows 10 offers plenty of customization options, including the ability to personalize your desktop icons. By default, icons are a simple shape or symbol that represents an application or file. However, customizing these icons can add an extra layer of personalization to your computer. Here’s how you can customize any icon in Windows 10 (or 11).
1. Find the icon you want to customize – First, you need to find the icon you want to customize. It can be an application icon, a folder icon, or a file icon. It can be anything you like.
2. Right-click on the icon – Once you’ve found the icon you want to customize, right-click on it. This will open a context menu.
3. Click on “Properties” – In the context menu, click on “Properties.” This will open the Properties window for the icon.
4. Click on the “Change Icon” button – In the Properties window, click on the “Change Icon” button. This will open a new window where you can choose a new icon.
5. Choose a new icon – In the Change Icon window, you can browse through a list of pre-installed icons or select your own icon. To select your own icon, click on “Browse” and navigate to the location where the icon is stored.
6. Apply the new icon – Once you’ve selected a new icon, click on “Apply” and then “OK.” This will apply the new icon to the file, folder, or application.
7. Refresh the desktop – To see the new icon on your desktop, you may need to refresh the desktop. You can do this by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting “Refresh” from the context menu.
That’s it! You’ve successfully customized an icon in Windows 10 (or 11). You can repeat these steps to customize any other icon on your computer.