Go to the Customize tab.
Now go make your desktop truly yours!
Click the Change Icon... button (toward the bottom). how to change icons on windows 11
Windows 11 brings a sleek, modern interface, but sometimes the default icons (like "This PC," "Recycle Bin," or specific app shortcuts) don’t fit your aesthetic or workflow. The good news? You can change them.
Go to the Shortcut tab.
Browse to your .ico file, select it, and click OK .
Click OK , then Apply . Your new icon will appear on the desktop. Note: You cannot change the "This PC" icon if your desktop shows "This PC" as a File Explorer shortcut. Use Method 3 below for that. Method 2: Change Any Standard Folder Icon Want your "Projects" folder to look different from "Downloads"? Here’s how. Go to the Customize tab
Browse to your .ico file, select it, and click OK .