How to Change an Icon in Windows 7

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Last Updated: January 31, 2023

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Perhaps you have a Windows 7+ computer/laptop and you think your icons need to look different. If so, this is the article for you.

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   Right click the folder you want to change.
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   Click on Properties at the bottom of the drop-down list.

   
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   Select "Customize".
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   Click "Change Icons".

   
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   Navigate through the list of Default Windows Icons.
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   Click "OK" after selecting your icon.

   
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   Click Apply.

   
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   Enjoy!

   
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   If you want to use a custom icon, use an online image to ico converter. Use the browse button to select the icon file and done!
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  What do I do to change the icon of a file to one I find on the internet?

  

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  You need to convert the image file to a ".ico" file. Right-click the program, then select "Properties." Make sure the "Shortcut" tab is selected. Click the "Change" icon, then click "Browse." Find the ".ico" file and press "OK," "Apply" and "OK" again.

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  What type of picture do I need to select to replace it with my folder icon?

  

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  An .ico file.

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