Windows 10: Why am I not allowed to change the folder icons on most of my computer?

Discus and support Why am I not allowed to change the folder icons on most of my computer? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; For example in Program Files x86 I can only change the icons on the ones I created I think not positive. Does anyone know how to fix this?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Kyle Brandtjen, Apr 11, 2020.

  1. Why am I not allowed to change the folder icons on most of my computer?


    For example in Program Files x86 I can only change the icons on the ones I created I think not positive. Does anyone know how to fix this?

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    Kyle Brandtjen, Apr 11, 2020
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  2. 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, Apr 11, 2020
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  3. 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, Apr 11, 2020
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    Why am I not allowed to change the folder icons on most of my computer?

    Change Folder Icon in Windows 10


    I just acquired a new laptop running Windows 10 and am trying to change the icons of the folders in the StartUp "Program" folder so that they would stand out a little better. I used my admin account and followed all the steps listed above, but when I clicked on "Apply", nothing happened. The same basic windows folder icon remained attached to the folder. I also tried to go into Properties and capitalize some of the folder names, but that didn't work either. Looks like something is protecting them, but I cannot figure out what it is much less how to get around this blockage, Any suggestions?
     
    psbecker, Apr 11, 2020
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