Windows 11 Folder custom Icon Issue

Anonymous
2021-12-16T12:09:01+00:00

After updating to windows 11, the option to customize "Choose a file to show on this folder icon" does not change the folder's display image even after applying, I have tried the solutions displayed here " https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/all/folder-icon-thumbnails-broken-windows-11-pro/0e60c9ee-e5f0-4e6d-80c9-42cf2f89752e " but it did not solve the issue, I also do not have the option to revert to windows 10 where this problem never occurred

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-20T01:19:43+00:00

    During my own attempt to solve a problem similar to yours, I found two methods that might assist you.

    Firstly, ensure that the folder where your desired icon is located does not contain any emojis. Windows may struggle to recognize the file path if the folder or file has an emoji. For example, "C:\Users\ajaero\Downloads". If this method works, then that is the issue.

    Secondly, if the folder where you intend to change the icon contains the desired icon, move it to a different folder. This might be the cause of my folder having an emoji in the name so this is most like not the answer

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-05-04T19:13:49+00:00

    I apologize. I copied the post and missed that.

    Thanks for pointing it out.

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