Here are all the new icons prepared for Windows 10

May 24, 2015 05:43 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft has finally implemented a new set of icons in Windows 10 build 10125 after months of criticism for using icons that were often considered to be childish and inappropriate for an operating system that's supposed to revamp desktops, smartphones, and tablets when it becomes available later this year.

The new pack includes new icons for pretty much every single item that's available in Windows, starting with This PC, network, images, folders, and everything else.

Build 10125 isn't available to insiders just yet, and only partners have received it, so it's too early to say whether these new icons are well received by users or not. But for the moment, they do seem to contribute to the fresh approach that Microsoft is aiming for, so expect all these icons to be part of the final version of Windows 10 as well.

“This PC” emphasizes increased focus on PCs

Probably the most striking change that you will see on the desktop is the new “This PC” icon, which pictures a computer monitor and a keyboard, thus emphasizing Microsoft's increased focus on the PC. Windows 8 was built around touch capabilities that were uncommon on PCs, so with Windows 10, Microsoft is trying to make the mouse and keyboard relevant once again.

The Recycle Bin icon, on the other hand, is exactly the same as in the current builds for Windows insiders, so it's hard to believe that it will change before RTM.

Most are designed to be fully flat and adopt a simpler approach, without any glossy effects or transparency, as suggested by third-party icon sets or concept designers across the world.

Microsoft has remained tight-lipped on these new icons for now, but we've reached out to the company for a word on this and will update the article when we get an answer.

Windows 10 RTM should debut with these icons in July or August, but there's still plenty of time for Microsoft to make changes and introduce new designs.

Update: nice or ugly? Good or bad? Let us know what you think about the redesigned Windows 10 icons here.

The new This PC icon in Windows 10
The new This PC icon in Windows 10

Windows 10 build 10125 icons (20 Images)

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