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How To Make Windows 10 Icons Look Like Windows 8 Icons
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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One of the most discussed features ofWindows 10is itsicons. But people sure don’t talk about them in a positive way, and they’re constantly demanding a change from Microsoft. If you want to use differenticons, but can’t wait for Microsoft to officially introduce them, with a couple of tricks, you can get your oldWindows 8iconsback.
How to bring Windows 8 icons back to Windows 10
To change youriconstoWindows 8style, you’ll first have to downloadWindows 8 icons pack, provided by WinAero. Extract the .rar folder to the location on your computer where you want to store yourWindows 8icons. After you download theicons, we can get to work.
Step 1: Replace Windows 10 Desktop icons with Windows 8 Desktop icons
Step 2: Replace Windows 10 folder icons with Windows 8 folder icons
You can get the old foldericonssimply by performing a couple of tasks in the Registry Editor. Here’s what you should do:
Step 3: Replace Windows 10 icons for user profile with Windows 8 icons
Here is how you can changeiconsfor folders in your user profile:
Step 4: Fix large icons problem
You might have a problem with largeiconsin your File Explorer. To resolve this issue, do the following:
That would be all, you’ll now have your oldiconsfromWindows 8inWindows 10, and you won’t have to look at ‘ugly’ Windows 10’siconsall the time.
Speaking of icons, did you now that you can customize your PC icons according to your very own preferences? There are plenty of tools that allow you to design your own icons. If you’re interested, you can read more about these tools inthis guide.
In case you’re experiencing any issues with your Windows icons, here are three guides that you can use to fix them in no time:
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
