With the development of technology, monitor screens are getting larger and their resolution is becoming larger. Therefore, program shortcuts on the screen become smaller. This is inconvenient, especially for users with poor vision. What to do? It turns out that there is no need to install additional software. Everything is done using the system’s built-in tools. Let's look at how to enlarge icons on your desktop Windows desktop more details.
Why use it
The OS uses icons to help the user quickly open the desired program. They are located on the Desktop. In people different level vision, so to make it convenient to work, adjust the size of the icons to suit you.
What to do first
Before enlarging the icons on the Windows Desktop, make sure that the screen size is correct. Right-click on it (RMB), then select “Options”. Go to the “Display” tab and select the resolution recommended by the system. She will determine the optimal settings herself.
How to Enlarge Icons on the Windows 10 Desktop
As in the method discussed above, press RMB on the screen, then find the “View” item. Use one of three options. As in the picture. 
There are only three options available; setting a different icon size will not work using this method.
How to resize to any size
Perform the following sequence of actions:
- Minimize all applications by pressing and holding the Ctr key;
- Scroll your mouse wheel. If it is not available, for example, on a laptop, use a touchpad.
How to zoom using explorer
Open File Explorer and press RMB. The “Huge” item will be added to the “View” menu. 
Using this method, only the icons in the current folder will change.
To change the sizes for the others, do the following:
Now the icons will be displayed as in the configured directory.
Scaling
How to Enlarge Desktop Icons in Windows 7
In the “Personalization” section (available by right-clicking), click the “Screen” link at the bottom left. 
Make the size larger in the new window. The system suggests changing it as a percentage - from 100 to 150%. Not only icons will change, but also other elements. 
Another interesting way
If, when working with Windows 7, you have installed classic theme, set the element parameters.
- Right-click on the Desktop, select “Resolution”;
- Click "Make elements large";
- Go to “Change schema” - “Other”;
- Select “Icon” and define its size in pixels.
Conclusion
We looked at how to increase the size of icons on the Desktop. I recommend using the second method described (mouse wheel + “Ctr”). It is simple and allows you to increase the icon size by an arbitrary value. Use the methods described above to make working on your PC more convenient.
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What I love about Windows is that it keeps us computer users from getting bored. What can we say about some Linux or Mac OS X, which they installed and forgot about glitches on the part of the system. But operating system Windows will not give us such a scam.
Today my friend asked me to look at his computer with installed Windows 7. His little son Dimas played on it, and somehow launched all the .exe programs using notepad. Now, instead of the usual file and program icons, you can see notepad icons.
Recovering a file association violation
In this article, as you guessed, we will talk about how to fix launching notepad instead of shortcuts, please note that someone may launch via word, paint, or even use standard image unassociated file (unknown). In any case, there will be one solution.
Let me say in advance that this problem lies in failure Windows registry .
Why do you ask: did I call it a glitch? Everything is very simple - the Windows OS itself should return everything to its place at the next reboot. If this does not happen, then we have another failure. Well, let's fix the system bug.
As you understand, the above-described failure occurred in the registry somehow (and there can be many reasons, ranging from viruses to user error).
To fix this problem, you will need to import the default registry branches responsible for these parameters.
- restoration of label association
- restoring file association (files with .exe extension)
Simply download these files and double-click on each of them, then restart your computer. After the operation, everything should work. As you can see, everything is very simple.
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Another way
Also, for those who didn't help this method, you can try one more solution.
We perform the following manipulations:
Start, in the execute line we type regedit and press Enter, go to the registry editor and find the branch: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ SOFTWARE\ Microsoft \Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Explorer and delete Shell Icons after which we reboot.
The sizes of icons that are present on the desktop cannot always satisfy users. It all depends on the parameters of the monitor or laptop screen, as well as on individual preferences. Some people may find the icons too large, while others may find the icons too big. Therefore in all Windows versions It is possible to change their size yourself.
There are several ways to resize desktop shortcuts. Instructions on how to make desktop icons smaller in Windows 7 and latest versions This OS is almost identical. In Windows XP, this problem is solved a little differently.
Method 1: Mouse Wheel
This is the easiest way to make desktop shortcuts larger or smaller. To do this, you need to hold down the key "Ctrl and at the same time start rotating the mouse wheel. When rotating away from you, there will be an increase, and when rotating towards you, there will be a decrease. All you have to do is achieve the size you want.
Getting acquainted with this method, many readers may ask: what about laptop owners who do not use a mouse? These users need to know how the mouse wheel is simulated on the touchpad. This is done with two fingers. Moving them from the center to the corners of the touchpad simulates forward rotation, and moving from the corners to the center simulates backward rotation.
Thus, in order to enlarge the icons, you need to hold down the key "Ctrl", and with the other hand on the touchpad make a movement from the corners to the center. 
To make the icons smaller, move in the opposite direction.
Method 2: Context Menu
This method is as simple as the previous one. In order to achieve the desired goal, you need to right-click on free space desktop open the context menu and go to the section "View".
Then all you have to do is select the desired icon size: regular, large, or small. 
The disadvantages of this method include the fact that the user is offered only three fixed icon sizes to choose from, but for most this is more than enough.
Method 3: For Windows XP
You cannot increase or decrease the size of icons using the mouse wheel in Windows XP. To do this, you need to change the settings in the display properties. This is done in several steps.
Windows XP also provides more flexible settings for the size of desktop icons. To do this you need:
Now all you have to do is press the button "OK" and make sure that your desktop shortcuts are larger (or smaller, depending on your preference).
At this point, your acquaintance with ways to enlarge icons on your desktop can be considered complete. As you can see, even an inexperienced user can cope with this task.
Monitor screens are becoming larger, screen resolution is also increasing, and therefore the icons on the desktop are becoming smaller. Small labels are extremely inconvenient because they are more difficult to navigate, especially for people with impaired vision. In this regard, many people have a question - How to increase (reduce) desktop icons on Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8. In this article I will describe step by step how to do this.
How to enlarge (reduce) desktop icons in Windows XP.
In order to increase or decrease desktop icons in Windows XP, there are two ways:
1 Method. Right-click on an empty area of your desktop and select context menu"Properties".
Select the Appearance tab and click the Effects button. In the window that opens, you need to check the box next to “Apply large icons” (to make the icons smaller, uncheck this box accordingly). After that, click "Ok" in both windows.
2 Method. Right-click on your desktop and select Properties.
Go to the Appearance tab and click the Advanced button.
Then, in the Element field, select “Icon” and in the Size field, enter the required size (the default is 32).
As you can see, the second method will allow you to select the size of the icons more accurately.
How to enlarge (reduce) desktop icons in Windows 7.
To enlarge (reduce) icons in Windows 7, there are two ways:
1 Method.
Click on an empty space on the desktop (or on a shortcut on the desktop), press and hold the "Ctrl" key and use the mouse wheel to adjust the size of the icons to your convenience.
2 Method.
Right-click on the desktop, select "View" and specify the size of the icons you want.
Just yesterday I was visiting a friend and was very surprised when I saw huge application and folder icons on her 21-inch screen (Windows 7 OS). I asked her: “Is it convenient to work with such a desktop?” And do you know what the girl answered me? It's inconvenient, but she doesn't know how to change the size of the icons! If you also don’t know how to do this, then this article is definitely written for you.
I’ll say right away: for a solution this issue you can use one of three well-known methods, and which one is more suitable for you can be found out by trial and error. I'll start with the easiest method for me.
First method
Method one and the simplest: go to work and minimize all windows. Next, take the mouse in your hands and press CTRL key and slowly move the mouse wheel to one side until we achieve the desired result. By moving the wheel away from you, the size of the icons will increase, and towards you - decrease. Try it and you will be pleasantly surprised. Just don't make sudden movements, otherwise the icons will become so huge that they won't fit on the screen.
Second method
The second method is not much more complicated than the first, but with its help you can only set the icons to a fixed size. To do this, minimize all windows on the desktop, click on right button mouse, hover over the “View” subsection and select the size of the icons (large, regular or small).
Third method
Finally, the third method. Open the desktop again and minimize the windows. Right-click on the mouse and go to the “Personalization” subsection. A window will open for you to configure images on your computer. In the lower left part of the window there is a “Screen” link that you need to click on.
This brings us to the “Screen Reader Ease” section. Here you can increase the size of elements on the screen by percentage, ranging from 100% to 150%. That is, with this function you can change the size not only of the icons themselves, but also of any other elements.
As you can see, this procedure is extremely simple and will not take you much time (no more than two to three minutes). As for ease of use, I would recommend using the first, simplest method.
