Click the Change Icon... button.
Browse through the default Windows icons, or click Browse to use your own .ico file. (Note: You cannot use JPEG or PNG images directly—they must be in .ico format. Use a free online converter to change your image to an icon file.)
Choose a new icon from the list or click Browse to find your own .ico file. change icon desktop
Your desktop icons—like "This PC," "Recycle Bin," and "Network"—are more than just shortcuts; they are the visual gateway to your system. Changing them is a simple way to personalize your computer, making it feel unique or easier to navigate.
Locate the shortcut on your desktop. (Note: This does not work on the original .exe file in your Program Files folder unless you create a shortcut first.) Click the Change Icon
In the Personalization menu, click on Themes (Windows 11) or Themes in the left sidebar (Windows 10).
Right-click the shortcut and select Properties . (Note: You cannot use JPEG or PNG images
Click the Change Icon... button.