How do I change the icons in the Windows Quick Launch?

Question

How do I change the icons in the Windows Quick Launch?

Answer

To change the picture of any of the icons in the Quick Launch portion of the Microsoft Windows Task bar follow the steps listed below.

  1. Right-click on an empty portion of the Quick Launch bar. If you're unable to find an empty portion of Quick Launch expand the Quick launch bar by dragging the divider between Quick Launch and the open windows to the right. Note: If the Task bar is locked you'll be unable to do this. To unlock the Task bar right-click the task bar and click "Lock the Taskbar."
  2. After right-clicking the Quick Launch bar click "Open Folder", which will open the folder containing each of the icons in your Quick Launch.
  3. After the Quick Launch bar window is open right-click on the icon you wish to change.
  4. Click Properties.
  5. Finally, click the Change Icon button and select or browse to the location of the new icon you wish to use.

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