Windows 10: App Icons won't change from a custom photo

Discus and support App Icons won't change from a custom photo in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; So my problem is that i have custom icons on my desktop. when i change it in properties and unpin from taskbar, then pin it again it won't show up as... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by rose, Aug 26, 2020.

  1. ROSE
    rose Win User

    App Icons won't change from a custom photo


    So my problem is that i have custom icons on my desktop. when i change it in properties and unpin from taskbar, then pin it again it won't show up as the icon i put it to. the icon shows up completely fine on desktop but in taskbar it shows the original icon.

    :)
     
    rose, Aug 26, 2020
    #1
  2. DEEPIKA GOWDA
    Deepika Gowda Win User

    store and photos app isnt showing proper icons

    Hello Aditya,

    As you are facing issues with accessing Photos app on your device with icons not displayed properly, we will help you with this issue.

    Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: I suggest you to check if there is any update for Photos app from Windows Store. If found, try to update the app and check if it helps.

    Open Windows Store, search for Photos app, check if you are able to find Update option.

    Step 2: I suggest you to run the
    Windows Store Apps troubleshooter as it troubleshoots problems that may prevent Windows Store Apps from working correctly.

    Run the troubleshooter for Windows apps

    Step 3: I recommend you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

    Steps:

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type updates.
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on Check for updates.
    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    Hope it helps. Try the above and update us the status of this issue. We will be happy to help you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Aug 26, 2020
    #2
  3. PRAHALAD ARAMANDA
    Prahalad Aramanda Win User
    Windows 10 Photo App unable to sync photos

    Hi,

    I realize that you face difficulty with photos app. I will certainly help you.

    To assist you better, let us know whether you are using same Microsoft account to login to the Windows photo app on both laptop and Desktop.

    If not I suggest you to use same Microsoft account to log-in both laptop and desktop.

    Then sign out of the photos app and restart the system. Then login again into Windows photo app and check.

    If the issue persists, I suggest you to remove and re-add the source location within the windows photo app. Please follow below steps to change the source location.


    • Type photos in search bar and press enter.

    • Then click on settings (gear icon) in photos app and under
      sources section add the path where photos are saved.
    Please get back to us if you still face any difficulty with photos app.

    Thank you.
     
    Prahalad Aramanda, Aug 26, 2020
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  4. ANGELA PUN
    Angela Pun Win User

    App Icons won't change from a custom photo

    Photos are opening with Paint instead of Photos app

    Hello,

    It's likely that your default application for opening photos is Paint. To change your default program in Windows 10 from
    Paint to the Photo app, we suggest that you perform the following steps:

    • On the Start menu, select Settings.
    • Go to System, then go to Default apps.
    • Select Photos or any app that you like to be the default under
      Photo viewer.

    Update us if the steps above helped you in resolving your concern.
     
    Angela Pun, Aug 26, 2020
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