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How to customize the Windows desktop icons.

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How to Customize the Windows Desktop Icons

Windows allows you to customize your desktop icons to suit your preferences and improve your desktop organization. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of customizing your Windows desktop icons.

Prerequisites

Before we get started, ensure that you have the following:

  • A computer running Windows (7, 8, or 10)
  • Administrative privileges on your Windows account

Steps to Customize the Windows Desktop Icons

Step 1: Accessing the Desktop Icon Settings

To begin customizing your desktop icons, follow these steps:

  1. Right-click on an empty area on your desktop. This will open a context menu.
  2. From the context menu, select the "Personalize" option. This will open the Windows Personalization settings.

Step 2: Opening the Desktop Icon Settings

In the Personalization settings window, follow these steps:

  1. Click on the "Themes" option located in the left sidebar.
  2. Scroll down to the "Related Settings" section and click on the "Desktop icon settings" link. This will open the Desktop Icon Settings dialog box.

Step 3: Customizing Desktop Icons

In the Desktop Icon Settings dialog box, you can customize various aspects of your desktop icons. Follow these steps to customize your desktop icons:

  1. Select the icon you want to customize from the list of available icons. You can choose from:

    • Computer
    • Recycle Bin
    • Control Panel
    • Network
    • User's Files

    Note: Depending on your version of Windows, you may have additional icons available.

  2. Click on the "Change Icon" button. This will open the Change Icon dialog box.

Step 4: Changing the Desktop Icon

In the Change Icon dialog box, follow these steps:

  1. You will see a list of available icons. You can choose one of these icons, or click the "Browse" button to locate a custom icon file on your computer.
  2. Select the desired icon and click the "OK" button.

Step 5: Applying the Icon Changes

After selecting the new icon, you need to apply the changes. Follow these steps:

  1. In the Desktop Icon Settings dialog box, click the "Apply" button. This will save the changes you made.
  2. Click the "OK" button to close the dialog box.

Step 6: Confirming the Changes

To confirm that your changes have been applied, switch back to your desktop and look for the updated icon. If the new icon is displayed, your customization was successful.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully customized your Windows desktop icons. By following this tutorial, you can personalize your desktop and improve its appearance. Experiment with different icons to achieve the desired look and feel.