Icons not displaying properly

[DJ-Specter]

Hi,

Some application icons and files that are use them to open aren't displaying their proper icon and are displaying a default windows icon.

This is happening in the taskbar, the desktop and the start menu.

I've tried deleting the iconcache.db file which didn't work.

I've attached some photos illustrating the problem.

Any ideas are extremely welcomed!!

Thanks a lot



Start Menu:

Taskbar:

 

[mi1ez]

Have you tried getting up the shortcut properties and changing the shortcut there?

 

[hang-the-9]

Hi,

Some application icons and files that are use them to open aren't displaying their proper icon and are displaying a default windows icon.

This is happening in the taskbar, the desktop and the start menu.

I've tried deleting the iconcache.db file which didn't work.

I've attached some photos illustrating the problem.

Any ideas are extremely welcomed!!

Thanks a lot



Start Menu:


http://milesmonty.com/icon display 1.png

Taskbar:



http://milesmonty.com/icon display 2.png

What happened to the computer before this happened? Did you try a registry cleaner tool or something? Do the shortcuts work OK and just the icons are different? Did you try to roll back to a earlier restore point?

 

[Helladios]

The registry points to the icons which Windows 7 will use for "Office" documents. These icons are not the icons inside winword.exe, but some other icons, somewhere else. If, usually while "cleaning" the registry, you delete those references, you lose the icons for (the respective) "Office" documents.

I cannot remember where these icons reside, neither am I sure how to reinstate them. However, the above may help someone else to shed some more light on the issue.

Helladios

 

[bhadri]

Here's a slightly quicker version of the instructions.
1. Press Ctrl-Shift-Escape to get the task manager.
2. In the Processes tab, click on explorer.exe and click End Process. You'll get a confirmation dialog. Click "End Process" to confirm.
3. From the File menu (still in the task manager), choose New Task (Run...).
4. Copy/paste/enter the following command in the run box:
Code:
cmd /c del %userprofile%\AppData\Local\IconCache.db /a
5. Open the Run box again with File --> New Task (Run...). This time, enter this command:
Code:
explorer.exe
6. All should be okay now. Open the Start Menu and confirm that your icons are fixed now.

 

[Carson Umberger]

Here's a slightly quicker version of the instructions.
1. Press Ctrl-Shift-Escape to get the task manager.
2. In the Processes tab, click on explorer.exe and click End Process. You'll get a confirmation dialog. Click "End Process" to confirm.
3. From the File menu (still in the task manager), choose New Task (Run...).
4. Copy/paste/enter the following command in the run box:
Code:
cmd /c del %userprofile%\AppData\Local\IconCache.db /a
5. Open the Run box again with File --> New Task (Run...). This time, enter this command:
Code:
explorer.exe
6. All should be okay now. Open the Start Menu and confirm that your icons are fixed now.

I know you posted this awhile ago, but I saw this thread come up on google, and just wanted to say thanks a bunch, it helped!

 

[shizzzy]

Here's a slightly quicker version of the instructions.
1. Press Ctrl-Shift-Escape to get the task manager.
2. In the Processes tab, click on explorer.exe and click End Process. You'll get a confirmation dialog. Click "End Process" to confirm.
3. From the File menu (still in the task manager), choose New Task (Run...).
4. Copy/paste/enter the following command in the run box:
Code:
cmd /c del %userprofile%\AppData\Local\IconCache.db /a
5. Open the Run box again with File --> New Task (Run...). This time, enter this command:
Code:
explorer.exe
6. All should be okay now. Open the Start Menu and confirm that your icons are fixed now.

Thanks, this worked

 

[pastorccamacho]

Here's a slightly quicker version of the instructions.
1. Press Ctrl-Shift-Escape to get the task manager.
2. In the Processes tab, click on explorer.exe and click End Process. You'll get a confirmation dialog. Click "End Process" to confirm.
3. From the File menu (still in the task manager), choose New Task (Run...).
4. Copy/paste/enter the following command in the run box:
Code:
cmd /c del %userprofile%\AppData\Local\IconCache.db /a
5. Open the Run box again with File --> New Task (Run...). This time, enter this command:
Code:
explorer.exe
6. All should be okay now. Open the Start Menu and confirm that your icons are fixed now.

Hi: tried exactly what you detailed in your instructions, but still the "office" apps come up with generic windows icons (I've got Office 2003, btw)...

 

[hayhay7789]

Here's a slightly quicker version of the instructions.
1. Press Ctrl-Shift-Escape to get the task manager.
2. In the Processes tab, click on explorer.exe and click End Process. You'll get a confirmation dialog. Click "End Process" to confirm.
3. From the File menu (still in the task manager), choose New Task (Run...).
4. Copy/paste/enter the following command in the run box:
Code:
cmd /c del %userprofile%\AppData\Local\IconCache.db /a
5. Open the Run box again with File --> New Task (Run...). This time, enter this command:
Code:
explorer.exe
6. All should be okay now. Open the Start Menu and confirm that your icons are fixed now.

Hi: tried exactly what you detailed in your instructions, but still the "office" apps come up with generic windows icons (I've got Office 2003, btw)...

You should seriously get the latest MS Office. Office 2003 isn't supported anymore. http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/help/support-has-ended-for-office-2003-HA103306332.aspx

 

[acturbo]

Here's a slightly quicker version of the instructions.
1. Press Ctrl-Shift-Escape to get the task manager.
2. In the Processes tab, click on explorer.exe and click End Process. You'll get a confirmation dialog. Click "End Process" to confirm.
3. From the File menu (still in the task manager), choose New Task (Run...).
4. Copy/paste/enter the following command in the run box:
Code:
cmd /c del %userprofile%\AppData\Local\IconCache.db /a
5. Open the Run box again with File --> New Task (Run...). This time, enter this command:
Code:
explorer.exe
6. All should be okay now. Open the Start Menu and confirm that your icons are fixed now.

This worked perfectly, thank you!
Running Win7 64-bit.

 

[Hyunckel]

Here's a slightly quicker version of the instructions.
1. Press Ctrl-Shift-Escape to get the task manager.
2. In the Processes tab, click on explorer.exe and click End Process. You'll get a confirmation dialog. Click "End Process" to confirm.
3. From the File menu (still in the task manager), choose New Task (Run...).
4. Copy/paste/enter the following command in the run box:
Code:
cmd /c del %userprofile%\AppData\Local\IconCache.db /a
5. Open the Run box again with File --> New Task (Run...). This time, enter this command:
Code:
explorer.exe
6. All should be okay now. Open the Start Menu and confirm that your icons are fixed now.

Found this thread thanks to Google (after many searching queries)...

I registered just to thank you (and hopefully bring this thread higher in the search results for other people)

Worked perfectly on Windows 8.1 64bits.

 

[Nathan Clark]

Here's a slightly quicker version of the instructions.
1. Press Ctrl-Shift-Escape to get the task manager.
2. In the Processes tab, click on explorer.exe and click End Process. You'll get a confirmation dialog. Click "End Process" to confirm.
3. From the File menu (still in the task manager), choose New Task (Run...).
4. Copy/paste/enter the following command in the run box:
Code:
cmd /c del %userprofile%\AppData\Local\IconCache.db /a
5. Open the Run box again with File --> New Task (Run...). This time, enter this command:
Code:
explorer.exe
6. All should be okay now. Open the Start Menu and confirm that your icons are fixed now.

wow this was a great solution, I've always wanted explorer to stop working completely. thumbs up

 

[Marcela de Epila]

Here's a slightly quicker version of the instructions.
1. Press Ctrl-Shift-Escape to get the task manager.
2. In the Processes tab, click on explorer.exe and click End Process. You'll get a confirmation dialog. Click "End Process" to confirm.
3. From the File menu (still in the task manager), choose New Task (Run...).
4. Copy/paste/enter the following command in the run box:
Code:
cmd /c del %userprofile%\AppData\Local\IconCache.db /a
5. Open the Run box again with File --> New Task (Run...). This time, enter this command:
Code:
explorer.exe
6. All should be okay now. Open the Start Menu and confirm that your icons are fixed now.

This worked perfectly! Thank you so much!

 

[john stilos]

Here's a slightly quicker version of the instructions.
1. Press Ctrl-Shift-Escape to get the task manager.
2. In the Processes tab, click on explorer.exe and click End Process. You'll get a confirmation dialog. Click "End Process" to confirm.
3. From the File menu (still in the task manager), choose New Task (Run...).
4. Copy/paste/enter the following command in the run box:
Code:
cmd /c del %userprofile%\AppData\Local\IconCache.db /a
5. Open the Run box again with File --> New Task (Run...). This time, enter this command:
Code:
explorer.exe
6. All should be okay now. Open the Start Menu and confirm that your icons are fixed now.

Found this thread thanks to Google (after many searching queries)...

I registered just to thank you (and hopefully bring this thread higher in the search results for other people)

Worked perfectly on Windows 8.1 64bits.

και για μένα δούλεψε τέλεια ευχαριστώ φίλε (σε Windows 8.1 64bits )

 

[vinjamurie]

Hi,

Some application icons and files that are use them to open aren't displaying their proper icon and are displaying a default windows icon.

This is happening in the taskbar, the desktop and the start menu.

I've tried deleting the iconcache.db file which didn't work.

I've attached some photos illustrating the problem.

Any ideas are extremely welcomed!!

Thanks a lot



Start Menu:


http://milesmonty.com/icon display 1.png

Taskbar:



http://milesmonty.com/icon display 2.png

What happened to the computer before this happened? Did you try a registry cleaner tool or something? Do the shortcuts work OK and just the icons are different? Did you try to roll back to a earlier restore point?

TO,

DEAR BHADRI JI,

I WOULD LIKE TO CONVEY MY SINCERE THANKS, AS I TOO DEVELOPED SIMILAR KIND OF TROUBLE
IN WHICH FEW OF THE "ICONS" OF MY WIN7 ULTIMATE 64 BIT SYSTEM STOPPED AS WHAT THEY WERE
SUPPOSED TO LOOK LIKE...

I HAVE APPLIED YOUR TWEAK, AND SUCCESSFULLY TROUBLESHOOTED THE PROBLEM... AND NOW ALL
ICONS ARE LOOKING NORMAL...

THANKS A TON....

Best of luck...

Vinjamurie

 

[cowpants]

Here's a slightly quicker version of the instructions.
1. Press Ctrl-Shift-Escape to get the task manager.
2. In the Processes tab, click on explorer.exe and click End Process. You'll get a confirmation dialog. Click "End Process" to confirm.
3. From the File menu (still in the task manager), choose New Task (Run...).
4. Copy/paste/enter the following command in the run box:
Code:
cmd /c del %userprofile%\AppData\Local\IconCache.db /a
5. Open the Run box again with File --> New Task (Run...). This time, enter this command:
Code:
explorer.exe
6. All should be okay now. Open the Start Menu and confirm that your icons are fixed now.

Yep, worked like a charm for me, too. Windows 7 32 bit. Thank you!

 

[Lovs]

Here's a slightly quicker version of the instructions.
1. Press Ctrl-Shift-Escape to get the task manager.
2. In the Processes tab, click on explorer.exe and click End Process. You'll get a confirmation dialog. Click "End Process" to confirm.
3. From the File menu (still in the task manager), choose New Task (Run...).
4. Copy/paste/enter the following command in the run box:
Code:
cmd /c del %userprofile%\AppData\Local\IconCache.db /a
5. Open the Run box again with File --> New Task (Run...). This time, enter this command:
Code:
explorer.exe
6. All should be okay now. Open the Start Menu and confirm that your icons are fixed now.

Thanks SO much. This worked for me as well. Found by using Google!

 

[Lovs]

Here's a slightly quicker version of the instructions.
1. Press Ctrl-Shift-Escape to get the task manager.
2. In the Processes tab, click on explorer.exe and click End Process. You'll get a confirmation dialog. Click "End Process" to confirm.
3. From the File menu (still in the task manager), choose New Task (Run...).
4. Copy/paste/enter the following command in the run box:
Code:
cmd /c del %userprofile%\AppData\Local\IconCache.db /a
5. Open the Run box again with File --> New Task (Run...). This time, enter this command:
Code:
explorer.exe
6. All should be okay now. Open the Start Menu and confirm that your icons are fixed now.

This worked for me as well! Thank you!
Found this by using Google.

 

[thanksyoufoool]

Here's a slightly quicker version of the instructions.
1. Press Ctrl-Shift-Escape to get the task manager.
2. In the Processes tab, click on explorer.exe and click End Process. You'll get a confirmation dialog. Click "End Process" to confirm.
3. From the File menu (still in the task manager), choose New Task (Run...).
4. Copy/paste/enter the following command in the run box:
Code:
cmd /c del %userprofile%\AppData\Local\IconCache.db /a
5. Open the Run box again with File --> New Task (Run...). This time, enter this command:
Code:
explorer.exe
6. All should be okay now. Open the Start Menu and confirm that your icons are fixed now.

you are one helpful mother fvcking, thank you!

 

[IceyGunuPuruAsimoVedMahi]

Awesome, It worked , Sooper.!!! Thanks Bhadri

 

[sophivan]

I tried twice,but for me (W7 Pro) it isn't working......
Do you have other suggestions...
Thank you for your help

 

[mikephillips99]

I case sophivan or anyone else is STILL stuck on this, as I was, having tried all the aboves, I discovered that something had eaten the contents of the windows/installer folder and removed nearly all the GUID folders. I copied them from another W64 machine and pasted in, and after a reboot and a few file association resets, all is now well.