Windows 10: I am unable to change library icons or folder icons, only shortcuts, how do I fix this?

Discus and support I am unable to change library icons or folder icons, only shortcuts, how do I fix this? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; When I try to change the icons for the music, pictures, documents, etc. folders, there is no option to change the icon or the option to do so is grayed... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by 2qtis, Jan 7, 2025.

  1. 2QTIS
    2qtis Win User

    I am unable to change library icons or folder icons, only shortcuts, how do I fix this?


    When I try to change the icons for the music, pictures, documents, etc. folders, there is no option to change the icon or the option to do so is grayed out.

    :)
     
    2qtis, Jan 7, 2025
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  2. LIVE OR DIE
    Live OR Die Win User

    Changing and locking a custom icon to a folder?

    I want to change a few folders icons and fix the icon to the folder so if its moved to other computers the icon wont change is there any way of doing this thanks,
     
    Live OR Die, Jan 7, 2025
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  3. DOUGLATINS
    douglatins Win User
    Changing and locking a custom icon to a folder?

    I don't undestand what you are asking, but cool sig by the way *Rockout :rockout:
     
    douglatins, Jan 7, 2025
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  4. P4-630
    P4-630 Win User

    I am unable to change library icons or folder icons, only shortcuts, how do I fix this?

    Blank shortcut icon GPU-Z

    It's not fixed, today my GPU-Z icon is a blank shortcut icon again..
    And it says GPU-Z.exe does not contain an icon


    I am unable to change library icons or folder icons, only shortcuts, how do I fix this? gpu-z-blank-icon-jpg.jpg
     
    P4-630, Jan 7, 2025
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I am unable to change library icons or folder icons, only shortcuts, how do I fix this?

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