How to Edit or Change a Desktop Icon

Page 2: Steps to Edit or Change a Desktop Icon in Windows - Change the icon background

Figure III - Icon has been edited 7. As figure III illustrates, I have completely edited the icon's background to a dark gray. Of course this isn't the nicest or most exciting effect for this icon but it provides you a simple starting point for editing your own Windows desktop icons. If you wanted to brighten things up a bit you could add a border to the area surrounding the lock and key, erase the key and add something else, etc. I recommend playing around with all the tools on the left-side of Studio's interface to get a feel for all the features. 8. Saving the icon: Click on "File" from the top menu and "Save As". The Save As window will open. From the drop-down menu choose "Icon Resource" and name your icon something new. See figure IV Below. To learn more about editing icons click on Advanced Icon Editing below. Advanced Icon Editing >> << Edit a Desktop Icon Page I << Create a Desktop Icon Figure IV - Saving As "Icon Resource" ------------------------- HOW TO Pages for Creating Windows Icons: How To Make Icons How to Make an Icon from a JPG >> How to Make an icon from GIF >> Edit an Icon | Page 2 Edit an Icon Advanced Icon Editing | Page 2 Advanced Icon Editing Windows XP Icon Sizes Color Depths for Windows XP Icons Convert your GIF to JPG ------------------------ Basic Windows Display Properties Easy Steps: Change System Icons Windows XP Change Icon Size Change Icon Font Change Icon Spacing Make XP Icon Labels Transparent ------------------------ Essential Downloads: Latest Version Microangelo Studio for Creating & Editing Icons Free Windows Desktop Icons Collection Gallery ------------------------ User Submitted Questions to Some Common Windows Icon Problems: Change an Icon Text Name | Vista Web Site Shortcut Icon Not Working | Icons Won't Stay in the Same Location After I Restart | How to Hide All Desktop Icons | How to Hide an Icon | Show Hidden Icon Files & Folders | My Desktop Icons Are Missing | All Icons Appear Sideways |