About Win Desktop Icons
A lightweight tool to show default system icons on the desktop for Windows 10 and 11.
Win Desktop Icons v1.0.0
A lightweight tool to show default system icons on the desktop for Windows 10 and 11.
Technical details
| Publisher | Buffer124 |
|---|---|
| Version | v1.0.0 |
| Release date | 2026-09-13 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | Buffer124.WinDesktopIcons |
Install Win Desktop Icons from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Buffer124.WinDesktopIcons -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Buffer124.WinDesktopIcons -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Buffer124.WinDesktopIcons -e
Win Desktop Icons adds this command to the command line: n.
Install Win Desktop Icons together with other apps in one command »
Frequently asked questions
Is Win Desktop Icons free?
Yes. Win Desktop Icons is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of Win Desktop Icons?
The latest version is v1.0.0, released on Sep 13, 2026.
Is it safe to download Win Desktop Icons?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 2063fadb89421d4bd50d5cff56f2b00d5ac96ef5d399972a493b2fc8ee8c7af1.
Which Windows versions does Win Desktop Icons support?
Win Desktop Icons runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall Win Desktop Icons?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Win Desktop Icons and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Buffer124.WinDesktopIcons -e.
Is there a portable version of Win Desktop Icons?
Yes. Win Desktop Icons is available as a portable program (show-icons.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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