How To Change Icon Picture on Windows 7 Desktop

Windows 7 has undergone several changes compared to its predecessors, and one of these changes affects how you can modify certain aspects of your desktop experience. One such change relates to changing the icon picture or wallpaper that greets users every time they log in to their computer.

If attempting the first method described above did not yield the desired results, fear not! This article will guide readers through an alternative process for achieving this task without having to resort to purchasing third-party software.

Method 1: Using Windows Built-in Tools

While it's true that some users have reported mixed success with using built-in tools provided by Microsoft to accomplish such tasks, there are instances where these methods can indeed prove effective. To begin:

1. Click on Start and select Control Panel from the resulting drop-down menu.

2. In the newly opened window, navigate to System & Security (the exact terminology may vary depending on your Windows version).

3. Within this section, click on Folder Options or Properties, depending on whether you're using an older or newer version of Windows 7 respectively.

Once inside these folders options/properties settings:

4. Scroll down until you locate the 'View' tab and select it by clicking once.

5. Look for a checkmark next to 'Show hidden files, folder & drives' if not already checked; uncheck this box then press OK when prompted with an additional confirmation dialog box asking whether you're sure about doing so.

If none of these steps have worked thus far, don't give up hope yet! Sometimes simply restarting your computer after making changes can resolve issues that seemed insurmountable otherwise.

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