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This is the true "switch"—making the same shortcut open a different file, folder, or program.

Below, I cover all three.

This is where the tutorial topic becomes a thriller. You aren't just moving a picture; you are changing the soul of the file.

Boring, yet effective.

This is for the power users. You don't just move an icon; you reassign it. This usually involves right-clicking the shortcut, navigating to "Properties," and changing the "Target" field to switch what the shortcut actually points to.

Choose an icon from the default list (found in %systemroot%\system32\shell32.dll ) or click to select a custom .ico file you’ve downloaded. Click OK , then Apply .