Windows 10: Anyone know how to give a shortcut an icon that changes to a different image based on size?

Some of the icons built into the operating system are represented in different ways depending on their size. For example, Desktop - when in the "list" view, the icon for Desktop is represented by one image, while in a "large icons" view, it is represented by an entirely different image (not just the same image in a different size).

When creating a shortcut, the icon can be changed by right clicking it and selecting Properties > Change Icon. However, this only allows the user to apply a single icon that will scale in size based on context.

I would like to specify one icon for one size, and a different icon for another size. I assume this is possible, as Windows does it with the built-in icons, although perhaps Microsoft does not offer a direct method for users to make this type of modification. So with that said, does anyone know how to accomplish this? Thanks!

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Blank shortcut icon GPU-Z

I know I am quite late but as I was scrolling through I saw this post which happened to one of friend too. This sometimes happens with Windows. Usually a reboot will solve the problem. However if this doesn't, try setting the icon for the shortcut(right-click pinned icon, right-click program, left-click properties, select "change icon...") or refreshing it by switching to a different icon, applying it, and then reverting back to the original icon. Remove the shortcut from the taskbar and replace it with the start menu shortcut or simply drag the .exe file to the taskbar.

 

Windows 10 Desktop icon image changing size SOLVED

Hi,

I am having an issue with the resizing of the image of icons of shortcuts on my desktop. I have the desktop set to Large icons, however occasionally the actual images of the icons revert to the medium size. Sometimes they work and display at the correct
size and it fixes itself (currently the issue is still persisting after restarting).

Each of the .ico files have the 256x256 image within the file.

Every time the issue occurs it happens to different shortcuts each time and there doesn't seem to be any link in how the shortcuts were created (ie. myself manually or from other clients such as Steam)

I have replaced a lot of the ico files with my own custom ones, and some are the original icons from whatever client created the shortcut and each of the .icos have the 256x256 image within the file.

Resizing the icons to a different size then back to Large icons does not fix the issue.

Changing the icon and selecting the .ico file on the custom icons does not fix the issue.

I have already run the DSIM and System file checker scans which found no violations and did not fix the issue. (using this guide https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...er-tool-to-repair-missing-or-corrupted-system)

I know it's a small aesthetic issue but if anyone has a solution please let me know.

NOTE: I am NOT asking how to resize the icon size or add a 256x256 image to the icon. The issue is the incorrect size of the image displaying at the Large icons size.

 

Font and Icon size

Hi Vickie,

It's possible that some settings were accidentally changed, affecting your icons and font size. We'd like to learn more about your concern so that we could provide the proper resolution. We just have a few questions for you:

• Which build version of Windows 10 is on your computer? To check, click
  Start, type winver, and press Enter. For example, 14393.1066.
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

As initial recommendation, we suggest following these steps to change the icon size:

• Right-click on an empty space on your desktop.
• Select View.
• Choose Medium icons or Small icons, whichever you prefer more.
  

Additionally, you can change the display size of texts and other items by following these steps:

• Right-click on an empty space on your desktop.
• Click Display settings.
• Under Change the size of text, apps, and other items, drag the slider over to 100%.
  
• If the slider is already on 100%, click Advanced display settings.
• Under Resolution, choose the Recommended option from the drop-down choices.

We'll wait for your response to our questions and the results of the initial troubleshooting.