This is a very easy procedure. If you download icons from the internet or create your own save them to the same file, making them easier to find. All you have to do is right click the present icon on your desktop then click properties and then click the change icon button on the shortcut tab. Then either choose one of those shown or click the browse button to go to the file you have saved your icons in and then choose the icon of your choice and then apply it. You can even use pictures of your own family if you want. Good luck.