I have both a Windows 7 and windows 8 workstation environment. I created an icon with the extension ico and assigned it to a specific web site address. I program the icon and address to place itself on the users desktop. The icon loads on the Windows 7 machines and points to the web site however, on the windows 8 machines, the icon looks like a blank square. Clicking on the square still takes you to the appropriate web site. Is there another step to making a homemade icon show up in Windows 8?

Thanks

Hi,

Please try the method below for test.

1. Create a shortcut on Windows desktop, also type the web address that you want.

2. Right click the shortcut and choose properties.

3. Click Change Icon in Web Document.

4. Choose the Icon that you created.

Hope this helps.

In addition, your should also check your icon, have you tried ohter icon for test?

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