To change icons like This PC or the Recycle Bin , go to Settings > Personalization > Themes and select Desktop icon settings . Pick the icon you want to modify, click Change Icon , and apply your selection.
Right-click the shortcut, select Properties , go to the Shortcut tab, and click Change Icon . You can choose from default Windows libraries like imageres.dll or use the Browse button to select your own .ico file.
If you want to assign a keyboard key combination to launch the shortcut:
How to Change Desktop Shortcuts on Windows and Mac Changing desktop shortcuts is one of the easiest ways to personalize your digital workspace. Whether you want to swap a boring folder icon for a custom image, rename an app for better organization, or update where a shortcut leads, both and macOS offer flexible tools to do so. Changing Shortcut Icons
Changing desktop shortcuts on Windows is a straightforward process. Here's how:
Maybe the default name is too long (“Zoom Docs Chrome App – Shortcut”) or you just want something cleaner (“Docs”). Right‑click the shortcut → Rename → type the new name → press Enter . Note: This changes only the shortcut’s label, not the original program or file name.