How to Change Desktop Icons of Installed Software in Windows 10

 
Steps to Change Desktop Icons of Installed Software in Windows 10. – If you are willing a perfectly personalized PC you might need to change the icons. Third party software places its own icon on the desktop and sometimes its look is not cozy. An easy way helps to Change the same of Installed Software in Windows 10 in this regard.

On a desktop, mostly you find icons for folders, files, and third party software. You can change the Software icon simply in 4 or 5 steps but the other two require a long process. But if you want to convert it to a custom one you need few more tweaks.

Change Desktop Icons of Installed Software in Windows 10

Here we will discuss Ccleaner as an instance. You can try this method on other software in the same way.

Step 1 – Right click on Ccleaner and select Properties from the list of options.

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Step 2 – By default, Ccleaner properties window opens Shortcut tab. Click Change icon option on this Window.

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Step 3 – You see 6 icons that can replace the original one of Ccleaner. So, select any one and click OK.

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Step 4 – If you are searching more then delete the path given in the box below Look for icons in this file. Click anywhere in the box where you have located your desired one.

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Step 5 – Now you get a mass number of icons here. So select your favorite one and Select OK.

Replace Desktop Icons of Installed Software with a custom Icon

In addition, you can convert the desktop icon to a custom one. This method is very important for personalizing your Windows 10 desktop as per your preferences.

Step 1 – Download a soothing icon. Instead, you can create one in Paint or Photoshop.If you create in these applications then save into .ico or .bmp file format.

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Step 2 –  Again go to Properties followed by Change icon as told in step 1 and 2.

Step 3 – Click Browse option on the small window.

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Step 4 – Click on Icon files and choose All files from the dropdown.

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Step 5 – Browse the icon where you have located it while saving.

Step 6 – Finally, Select your favorable and click on Open option.

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How simple is it?

In the same way, If you are looking to Convert This PC Icon to Your Own Photo in Windows 10 read the tips.

Conclusion

These are the methods to Change Desktop Icons of Installed Software in Windows 10. Using these ways, you can convert the desktop icon to your favorites such as your own photo, crickets stars of Film stars photo. Expect, it would be so cool if you do so.

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Love to play with Windows 11 and 10. Suggestion - Going for Registry change or system files edit then remember to take a backup or create a restore point before Starting.