Changed Outlook icon doesn't appear in the taskbar

Bruce K 0 Reputation points
2026-10-02T19:56:44.6733333+00:00

Windows 10, Outlook (2024?) ver 1.2026.915.300: I changed the desktop icon for Outlook to the orange/white version, I want the revised icon in my taskbar. I removed the blue envelope icon from the taskbar, then performed the unpin/pin to taskbar of the revised desktop icon. The blue envelope continues to appear. I have rebooted. How to see the new icon?

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  1. Emma1-N 13,320 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-10-03T00:24:17.47+00:00

    Welcome Bruce K,

    Thank you for posting to Microsoft Q&A.

    To better understand the situation, could you confirm whether you changed the Outlook icon by using a custom .ico file, or did you select another icon already included with Outlook?

    In the meantime, please try these checks:

    1. Right-click the Outlook icon on the taskbar and select Unpin from taskbar
    2. Open “C:\Program Files\WindowsApps” is not recommended, so instead launch New Outlook from the Start menu and verify whether the orange/white icon appears there
    3. If the Start menu shows the correct icon, right-click it and choose “Pin to taskbar.”
    4. If the blue envelope still appears, restart Windows Explorer:
      • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc
      • Open Task Manager
      • Select Windows Explorer
      • Click Restart

    Looking forward to your update.

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