Windows 10: Need admin permission to change desktop shortcut icons?

Discus and support Need admin permission to change desktop shortcut icons? in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; When I try to change a shortcut icon on my desktop I get:- [img] This despite the fact that I am admin, I own the desktop, and have full access.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by Hairy Scot, Dec 12, 2020.

  1. HAIRY SCOT
    Hairy Scot Win User

    Need admin permission to change desktop shortcut icons?


    When I try to change a shortcut icon on my desktop I get:-

    Need admin permission to change desktop shortcut icons? [​IMG]


    This despite the fact that I am admin, I own the desktop, and have full access.

    :)
     
    Hairy Scot, Dec 12, 2020
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  2. VANESSA YAR
    Vanessa Yar Win User

    Desktop Shortcut Icons

    Hi Mik-Dav,

    The desktop shortcut created for a specific website should bear the website's actual logo. With what you've experienced, there could be something wrong with how the shortcut was created.

    If you've created the shortcut by selecting Create shortcut, then we suggest that you try the other way, that is by dragging the website icon that appears in the address bar to your desktop. Follow these steps:

    • Using Internet Explorer, access a website.
    • Once the website opens, you will see its icon in the address bar.
    • Click and drag the icon on your desktop.

    The website shortcut bearing its actual logo should now be saved on your desktop.

    Let us know if you need further help.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Dec 12, 2020
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  3. MIK-DAV 1500
    mik-dav 1500 Win User
    Desktop Shortcut Icons

    I tried using Edge that comes with the computer and I can see the logo you are talking about. When I try to drag it to the desktop you can see that I have it but as soon as I drop it the window opens rather than putting the shortcut icon on the desktop.
     
    mik-dav 1500, Dec 12, 2020
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  4. ERROR 404
    Error 404 Win User

    Need admin permission to change desktop shortcut icons?

    Removing desktop icons

    I want to remove some Icons from my desktop, but Vista asks for Admin permission to continue (I'm not an admin *Frown Need admin permission to change desktop shortcut icons? :( ).
    It seems that whenever I delete one of these icons from my desktop, it is also removed from all the other user accounts. For example, I deleted the Skype icon from my desktop, and it was then removed from everyone elses as well.
    How can I delete icons from my desktop only, without affecting anyone elses?
     
    Error 404, Dec 12, 2020
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