Select the icon you want to change (e.g., "Recycle Bin (full)") and click Change Icon... .
Click OK again. The folder icon will update immediately. Tip: To revert, follow the same steps and click Restore Default . Method 3: Change a Shortcut Icon (Apps, Programs, "This PC" shortcut) This works for any .exe shortcut on your desktop or taskbar (but not for pinned Start menu icons). how to change icons on windows 11
In the Settings window, click Themes (usually on the right side). Select the icon you want to change (e
Go to the Customize tab.
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. The folder icon will update immediately
Browse to your .ico file, select it, and click OK .