This guide describes how to create an icon in Microsoft Paint. All you need to do is set a canvas, draw your icon, and save the file in .ico format.

Want to make Icons smaller or bigger? You can change Icon size on Desktop, File Explorer or Taskbar in Windows 11, by following these methods.

Update Windows 10. If there has been a recent Windows 10 update, it could be that your missing desktop icons are related to a vulnerability patch contained in that update.

Want smaller icons on your PC? This guide shows you how to change desktop icon size in Windows 10 quickly and simply.