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 .