I wish I could change how icons look. Your wish is granted! Icons represent files and other items throughout Windows. File icons allow you to easily access the files on your computer's disk drives. Shortcut icons allow you to perform tasks, such as running programs or opening folders, without having to wade through multiple menus.   Icons display an image to represent the files they stand for. Icons that represent the same type of file look alike. Shortcut icons have an arrow superimposed over the image. Change the way an icon type looks. Change the way Shortcut icons look. Make icons preview bitmap graphic files.