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

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




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

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Need admin permission to change desktop shortcut icons?

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




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

 

Need admin permission to change desktop shortcut icons?

Hello @Hairy Scot,

That is strange!

[1] Is it a Desktop Icon that you originally created?
[2] Do you get that message as soon as you right-click the Desktop Icon?
[3] If not, and you can click Properties, what is the location path?
[4] Can you access the Desktop Icon in Safe Mode?

I hope this helps.

 

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.