Change Icon Desktop May 2026

Select the new icon and click OK , then Apply and OK again. Part 2: Changing Shortcut Icons (Programs & Folders) Want to change the icon for a specific program shortcut, like Chrome or a game? Here’s how:

This guide will walk you through changing the main system icons, as well as individual shortcuts for programs and folders. These are the default desktop icons that come with Windows. To change them: change icon desktop

Click the Change Icon... button.