I have programs on my desktop and quick launch as most people do & at one point they all showed their pictures or logo for their icons. Now the picture/logos for "my computer", internet explorer and some of my other programs are now replaced by the basic or generic folder icon picture. i haven't moved any files around my computer for the shortcuts not to have the correct picture so what is causing them to disappear?
2007-06-07 15:03:46 · 5 answers · asked by NicNac 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I'm currently using vista ultimate but i'm going back 2 XP soon but i had the issue then also
2007-06-07 15:51:19 · update #1
1. download Tweak UI here:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/f/c/a/fca6767b-9ed9-45a6-b352-839afb2a2679/TweakUiPowertoySetup.exe
2. install
3. run the program
4. on 'repair' click under 'rebuild icons' click 'repair now'
this is of course when you are using xp.
2007-06-07 15:19:24 · answer #1 · answered by Manx 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Desktop icons reflect files (usually exe's and shortcuts) in at least two places in the directory tree: \Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop and \Documents and Settings\your username\Desktop. Look in those directories with Windows Explorer and see if the shortcuts are there. If they're not, I'm afraid they're gone. If they are, you at least know they're still around. Try creating a new icon on the desktop and see if it takes. Also see if it get put in your Desktop directory. For system icons such as My Computer and Internet Explorer, (I thought Recycle Bin was here also, but apparently it isn't) check for them this way: 1. Right click on the Desktop and select Properties from the pop-up menu. 2 Select the Desktop tab. 3. Click Customize Desktop button.
2016-05-19 07:50:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Manx,
Install TweakUI and find the "Rebuild Icons" tool and ...
Problem fixed.
You could also right-click and go through the change icon thing, but you have to do it twice for every icon and it's such a hassle. TweakUI is better.
2007-06-07 15:40:05 · answer #3 · answered by Den B7 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u may probably delete the icons of that folders that u have changed. if it is the problem u can relocate the icons of that folder i mean 'my computer',......
u can try from custermise desktop that u get when u right click on the desktop.
2007-06-07 15:20:26 · answer #4 · answered by gyan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
right click the icon, properties, customize, change icon
2007-06-07 15:11:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋