My File Explorer icon has always been blue, but I saw a friend's PC where it was?

DesktopSeeker37 · Post by **DesktopSeeker37** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 4:19 am

+1 Yeah, that's the way to go. Just make sure you right-click the shortcut on your taskbar to change the icon, not the one in your Start Menu.

DesktopGeek40 · Post by **DesktopGeek40** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 1:59 pm

Yeah, Oh, and you'll need to find or download a yellow folder icon file first. Good luck!

auLbtiYrY · Post by **auLbtiYrY** » Sun Jan 11, 2026 3:33 pm

You can also try an icon pack app from the Microsoft Store if you don't want to change icons manually.

68pqphoghkrr · Post by **68pqphoghkrr** » Sun Jan 11, 2026 10:48 pm

Just be careful with those apps—some can be a bit clunky or have ads.

qkvl0498379 · Post by **qkvl0498379** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 1:02 am

Can confirm. I had the same problem. I ended up using a free icon pack and manually changing it, which was easier than I expected.

tu5120170 · Post by **tu5120170** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 3:59 pm

Same here. Oh, which icon pack did you end up using?

wkh58215250 · Post by **wkh58215250** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 5:36 pm

Oh, you used an icon pack? Could you tell me which one so I can try it?

Q983mR · Post by **Q983mR** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 11:30 pm

Can confirm. Yeah, that's the way to go. A quick tip: after installing the pack, you might need to right-click the desktop, go to personalize, and select the new theme to apply it.

xd676 · Post by **xd676** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 1:44 am

Same here. Oh, and just a heads-up, sometimes you need to restart your PC or File Explorer for the new icon to show up properly. Hope that helps.