Right-click the shortcut and select Properties .
Click the Change Icon... button.
Right-click the folder you want to change and select Properties . how to change icons on windows 11
Right-click on an empty area of your desktop and select Personalization .
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. Right-click the shortcut and select Properties
In the Settings window, click Themes (usually on the right side).
Go to the Customize tab.
Select the icon you want to change (e.g., "Recycle Bin (full)") and click Change Icon... .