Locate the shortcut on your desktop. (Note: This does not work on the original .exe file in your Program Files folder unless you create a shortcut first.)
Click the Change Icon... button.
Click the Change Icon... button.
In the Personalization menu, click on Themes (Windows 11) or Themes in the left sidebar (Windows 10).
Right-click the shortcut and select Properties .
Choose a new icon from the list or click Browse to find your own .ico file.
Select the new icon and click OK , then Apply and OK again. Part 2: Changing Shortcut Icons (Programs & Folders) Want to change the icon for a specific program shortcut, like Chrome or a game? Here’s how: