A freshly, cleanly installed Windows Vista desktop (as opposed to one generated by an upgrade installation) includes a single lonely icon—Recycle Bin. If you want other system icons, right-click the desktop, choose Personalize, and click Change Desktop Icons (in the task pane at the left).
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How do I change the icons on my desktop?
Right-click the icon and click Properties. Click the Shortcut tab (if one is available), and then click Change Icon. Click the icon that you want to use from the list, click OK, and then click OK.
How do I change Windows icon settings?
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Type and search [Themes and related settings] in the Windows search bar①, and then click [Open]②.
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In Related Settings, select [Desktop icon settings]③.
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You can choose the icons you would like to have on your desktop④, then select [Apply]⑤ and [OK]⑥, the selected icons will display on your desktop.
How do I change the icons on my desktop folder in Windows?
The icon for regular folders is changed via the folder's properties window.
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Right-click the folder and select Properties.
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Go into the Customize tab at the top of the window, and then choose Change Icon from the bottom.
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Scroll through the list to find an icon to use.
Dec 31, 2009 · 1) right-click the program or file shortcut you want to change the icon on and select 'properties' · 2) click 'change icon' in the 'shortcut' tab
Oct 3, 2009 · Right-click the desktop, point to View, and then click Show Desktop Icons. A check mark will appear, indicating that desktop icons are displayed ...
Right-click (or press and hold) the desktop, point to View, and then select Large icons, Medium icons, or Small icons. Tip: You can also use the scroll wheel on ...
Dec 5, 2007 · 1. Open the Start Menu. · 2. In the white line (Start Search) area, type regedit and press Enter. · 3. Click on Continue in the UAC prompt. · 4. In ...
Feb 16, 2017 · To change an icon, select the icon you want to change and then click the "Change Icon" button. choose an icon and click the change icon button.
Dec 15, 2008 · This only sets the icon font and not the icons size. For size you need to Right Click > View or click on icon > hold CTRL while mouse scrolling.