Windows 7 Internet Shortcut Icon

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Many of my Internet shortcuts have the site's (URL's) own icon next to thename (on the left of the shortcut name). However, many of the shortcuts have the genericInternet Explorer icon on the left of the shortcut name. Is there a way to alwaysget the site's own icon to the left of the shortcut's name?

 

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Having the site's icon displayed next to the shortcut name can make it easier to identify and access your favorite websites. To ensure that the site's icon is always displayed next to the shortcut name instead of the generic Internet Explorer icon, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Manually Change the Shortcut Icon​

1. Right-click on the shortcut with the generic Internet Explorer icon.
2. Select "Properties" from the context menu.
3. In the Properties window, go to the "Web Document" tab.
4. Click on the "Change Icon" button.
5. Browse to the website's URL and select it to see if a specific icon is available. If not, you can select a custom icon.
6. Click "OK" to save the changes.

   Method 2: Use a Third-Party Tool​

   You can use third-party tools that specialize in customizing icons for shortcuts. These tools can help you to assign the site's icon automatically or allow you to choose an icon for the shortcuts.

   Method 3: Customize Icons with File Explorer​

7. Open File Explorer and navigate to the folder where your shortcuts are located.
8. Right-click on the shortcut with the generic icon.
9. Select "Properties."
10. In the Properties window, go to the "Shortcut" tab.
11. Click on the "Change Icon" button.
12. Browse to the website's URL to see if a specific icon is available. If not, you can select a custom icon.
13. Click "OK" to apply the changes. By following these methods, you can personalize your Internet shortcuts with the respective site icons for easier identification and navigation.