How to change system icons on Windows 10

In Windows 10, you can access this window through Settings > Personalization > Themes > Desktop Icon Settings. In Windows 8 and 10, it's Control Panel > Personalize > Change Desktop Icons. Use the checkboxes in the “Desktop icons” section to select which icons you want on your desktop.

1. How do I customize my desktop?
2. How do I get rid of icons on my desktop?
3. Why did my icons change Windows 10?
4. How do I reset my taskbar icons?
5. How do I restore default files and icons?
6. How do I make cute icons on my desktop?
7. How do I put icons on my desktop in Windows 10?
8. How do I customize the Start menu in Windows 10?

How do I customize my desktop?

Top 10 Ways to Customize Your Desktop

1. Get Some Neat Desktop Effects.
2. Add and Change Your Favorite Features. ...
3. Skin Your Windows. ...
4. Organize Your Desktop Clutter. ...
5. Tweak Your Favorite Web Sites. ...
6. Change Up Your Icons. ...
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How do I get rid of icons on my desktop?

Right-click a blank area of the Windows desktop. Select Personalize in the pop-up menu. In the Personalize appearance and sounds window, click the Change desktop icons link on the left side. Uncheck the box next to the icon(s) you want to remove, click Apply, and then OK.

Why did my icons change Windows 10?

If the icons changed after you restart Windows, any of the following can be true: The icon cache (This is where Windows keeps copies of each icon.) is not updated correctly, corrupted icon database or icon layouts are not being saved upon restarting Windows.

How do I reset my taskbar icons?

Right-click on the taskbar and click on Taskbar Settings. Scroll down to the Notification area and click on Turn system icons on or off. Now, toggle the system icons on or off as shown in the image below (default).

How do I restore default files and icons?

1. Go to Control Panel > Default programs and select Associate a file type or protocol with a program. 2. From the list of file extensions, select the extension that you want to change the default program to open with and then click Change program.

How do I make cute icons on my desktop?

Windows 10 Instructions

1. Create a new folder on the desktop.
2. Right click on the folder and select the "properties" option.
3. Click on the "customize" tab.
4. Scroll down to the folder icon section at the bottom and select "Change Icon."
5. Choose a different pre-installed icon OR upload an icon of your choosing.

How do I put icons on my desktop in Windows 10?

To add icons to your desktop such as This PC, Recycle Bin and more:

1. Select the Start button, and then select Settings > Personalization > Themes.
2. Under Themes > Related Settings, select Desktop icon settings.
3. Choose the icons you would like to have on your desktop, then select Apply and OK.

How do I customize the Start menu in Windows 10?

Head to Settings > Personalization > Start. On the right, scroll all the way to the bottom and click the “Choose which folders appear on Start” link. Choose whatever folders you want to appear on the Start menu. And here's a side-by-side look at how those new folders look as icons and in the expanded view.