Changing Folder Icon in Windows 10 'Windows 10 Folder Icon Changer'

Organizing your files and folders on a computer is essential for productivity. Among the various ways to keep things organized, one simple yet effective method is by changing the default icons associated with different types of folders. In this article, we will walk you through step-by-step instructions on how to change folder icon in Windows 10.

Why Change Folder Icon?

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Customizing your computer's appearance can greatly enhance user experience and make it more personal. When dealing with numerous files and folders, being able to quickly identify the type of file or folder at a glance becomes crucial for efficiency. Changing default icons allows users to create visual cues that distinguish between different types of data.

Requirements

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To change your Windows 10 folder icon successfully, you'll need:

1. A computer running on Windows 10.

2. Administrative rights (for system-wide changes).

3. The desired new folder icon in either .ico, .jpg, or other supported image formats.

Step-by-Step Guide to Change Folder Icon

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### Step 1: Right-click the Folder

1. First and foremost, right click on the folder whose icon you want to change. This could be any type of folder - whether it's located directly on your desktop or nested deep within File Explorer.

### Step 2: Select Properties from Context Menu

A drop-down menu will appear with several options. From these options, select 'Properties.' A new window titled 'Folder properties' should now open up in front of you, displaying various settings and attributes associated with the selected folder.

### Step 3: Access Customize Tab and Change Icon Button

In this newly opened Properties window:

1. Click on the 'Customize' tab located at the top left corner.

2. Within this 'General' section under 'Folder icons', locate and click on the small blue icon labeled as 'Change icon.'

### Step 4: Select New Folder Icon from Available Options

A new dialog box titled 'Icon - 'folder name'' will appear, listing out all available folder icons currently present in your system. You can either:

1. Browse through these pre-installed options and select the desired default icon that suits your needs.

2. Alternatively, if you want to use a custom or personalized image as your new folder icon, click on 'Browse' at the bottom right corner of this dialog box.

### Step 5: Choose New Folder Icon Location

A File Explorer window will then pop up allowing you to browse through different folders and subfolders within your computer's hard drive until you locate the desired .ico or image file containing the new folder icon that you wish to use. Once selected, click 'Open' to apply these changes.

### Step 6: Apply Changes

Finally, after selecting the appropriate new folder icon from either one of above two options (default icons list or browse for images), simply double-click anywhere inside this dialog box outside of any previewed image thumbnails but within its boundaries themselves so that Windows can read and implement them as replacements for original ones.

Windows 10 folder icon changer