How to Change an Icon in Windows 7

Last Updated: January 31, 2023

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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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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An .ico file.

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