Windows 10: why cant i change some shortcuts icons?

Discus and support why cant i change some shortcuts icons? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; So I wanted to change some shortcuts icons into custom images I have, everything worked out but Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint didn't. I can't... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by vesper-san, Oct 6, 2020.

  1. VESPER-SAN
    vesper-san Win User

    why cant i change some shortcuts icons?


    So I wanted to change some shortcuts icons into custom images I have, everything worked out but Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint didn't. I can't even click "Change Icon". What do I do?
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    :)
     
    vesper-san, Oct 6, 2020
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  2. LORRAINE WALSH
    lorraine walsh Win User

    Blank shortcut icon GPU-Z

    I know I am quite late but as I was scrolling through I saw this post which happened to one of friend too. This sometimes happens with Windows. Usually a reboot will solve the problem. However if this doesn't, try setting the icon for the shortcut(right-click pinned icon, right-click program, left-click properties, select "change icon...") or refreshing it by switching to a different icon, applying it, and then reverting back to the original icon. Remove the shortcut from the taskbar and replace it with the start menu shortcut or simply drag the .exe file to the taskbar.
     
    lorraine walsh, Oct 6, 2020
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  3. 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, Oct 6, 2020
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  4. LEMP
    LemP Win User

    why cant i change some shortcuts icons?

    Icons on shortcuts

    1. Right-click the shortcut.
    2. Select "Properties."
    3. Click the "Change icon" button on the "Shortcut" tab.
    4. Browse to the *.ico file (or *.dll or *.exe file containing icons).
    5. Select the icon from those displayed.
    6. Click OK
     
    LemP, Oct 6, 2020
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