How to Prevent themes from changing Desktop icons

Allow or Prevent themes from changing Desktop icons in Windows 7

We all like to customize the feel and look of our Desktop in Windows Operating System. Users like to change themes, windows colors, icons, mouse pointers, desktop wallpapers and even more to give it a cool new look.

In Windows Operating System one of the most popular customization option is the themes. Changing a theme in Windows involves changing the color, desktop wallpaper, sounds, mouse pointers and maybe icons. If you want to prevent the theme from changing your desktop icons, you can prevent by doing few simple steps.

Prevent themes from changing Desktop icons

1. Right-click on an empty area on your Windows desktop, and click on Personalize.

2. The Personalization settings app will open. Click on Change Desktop Icons in the left panel.

 

3. Under Desktop Icon Settings dialog box, Uncheck the Allow themes to change desktop icons option,



5. Click on Apply/OK.

6. Close the Personalization window and allow the changes to take effect.

Now no theme will be able to change your favorite icons automatically.

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