How do I make a file on my desk top look like an icon?

Question

Most of the things on your desktop have pretty icons. But, if you transfer a file on to the desktop it just appears as a file. Can I make it look like an icon instead.

Answer 1

Not sure if there is a way to do that. If its a PDF then its going to have the PDF icon.

One way to get around this if you create a shortcut to that file, then you will have the option to give it a new icon by right clicking on the shortcut and selecting properties. Then select change icon at the bottom.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

if you bring shortcuts to your desktop, just right click, on properties, there is a button, "Change Icon". otherwise, any program have folders according to the program opens it! you can but easily customize your shortcuts!

Answer 4

download "folder iconizer"

it is a simple three stage program.

1~drag and drop your new file onto it.

2~click on choose icon (it comes with a few installed)

3~click on iconise folder.

job done.

for more icons download them (free) from,

"crystalxp"

"deviantart"

as well as just input "free icons"into your browser.

when icons downloaded (follow download instructions )

unzip files then drag and drop the file or individual icons into the "choose icon "folder in iconizer program

i have a selection of over 30,000 icons ~so just pick your theme and enjoy.

hope this helps

Answer 5

Right click on the folder  

Properties > Customize (tab) > Change icon > choose which icon you would like then click ok, then ok again

Answer 6

simple

right click the file

properties

customises

change icon

hope that's helps

Answer 7

highlight the file you want to change, right click the mouse and go to properties, then web document, from there you should see a button saying change icon, from this you should be able to select a new icon. good luck