Windows 7 Customize Desktop Icons

written by: Milod Norbert; article published: year 2009, month 12;

In: Root » Computers and technology » Windows

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There are many ways you can customize your desktop icons: you can resize them, change them, or even remove them. Learn how to customize your icons in this tutorial. To customize your icons:

1. Right click the desktop and click Personalize.

2. Click Change Desktop Icons.

3. Here you can choose the icons you want to be shown on the Desktop.

To change the default icons:

1. Follow steps 1-3 from above.

2. Click Change Icon.

3. In the Change Icon dialog box, click the image you want to replace the selected icon and click OK. Note: You can download custom icons here.

4. Check the icon is the one you want and click apply.

5. Go to your desktop to ensure the change took place.

To change the size, order, and alignment of your desktop icons:

1. Right click a blank spot on the Desktop, click View, and specify the size and alignment of the icons.

2. Choose whether you want the icons to be shown on the desktop or to be hidden.

You can also resize the icon size on the desktop by clicking a blank area on the desktop, holding the Ctrl key, and scrolling your mouse wheel.

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