I rebuilt the cache many times, and tried every voodoo command I found, but I have never been able to get all my icons to show properly on Windows 11 since I installed it in June.
The icons with the issue are RANDOM and CHANGING.
Windows Task Manager — that small, utilitarian utility Windows users reflexively summon when something goes wrong — has quietly become the latest battleground for two simultaneous tensions inside Microsoft's product strategy: the drive for unified visual identity and the challenge of shipping...
Beneath the polished surfaces of Windows 11 lies a tiny, stubborn museum: a handful of pixelated icons that trace their lineage back to Windows 95 and remain embedded in modern system DLLs for reasons both practical and cultural.
Background
Windows has always been a layered product: each release...
Microsoft's operating system is a living museum: beneath the polished surfaces of Windows 11 lie fragments of design and engineering that date back to the 1990s, and one of the most charming relics is a tiny icon library named pifmgr.dll that still ships with modern builds of Windows. The file...
Microsoft 365’s visual identity has quietly entered a new era: over the past week Microsoft began rolling out a comprehensive redesign of its app icons across Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and the web, introducing Copilot-inspired icons intended to signal the suite’s shift toward an AI-first...
Microsoft has quietly — but deliberately — given the icons that millions rely on every day a brighter, more fluid look: a full Microsoft 365 icon refresh that ties the suite’s visual identity to Copilot and signals a broader shift toward AI‑first productivity across web, desktop, and mobile...
Microsoft has given the familiar tiles of Microsoft 365 a fresh coat of paint — the company unveiled a coherent redesign of its core app icons that replaces the blocky, angular motifs of the last era with softer curves, richer gradients, and an aesthetic explicitly tied to its Copilot-era...
Microsoft has quietly — but deliberately — given the 10 core Microsoft 365 app icons their first major visual overhaul since 2018, aligning the suite’s visual language with Copilot and a broader push toward an “AI-first” productivity experience across Windows, web, and mobile. Overview
The icon...
Amarok 3.3.1 arrives as a small version bump with outsized impact, tightening the screws on a major transition that began with the 3.3 milestone: a full move to Qt 6 and the modern KDE software stack, paired with a clear focus on scripting‑driven customization, better metadata plumbing, and...
Presentation matters as much as data accuracy when it comes to professional mapping, especially in today’s era of data-driven storytelling and organizational branding. Many ArcGIS users underestimate the impact that thoughtful customization can have on stakeholders, collaboration, and the...
Changing the font color of desktop icons in Windows 11 can be both a matter of accessibility and personalization. For users who frequently work with a cluttered or visually complex desktop, or for those with vision challenges, the ability to clearly read desktop icon text is essential. Yet...
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i am looking for script for all shows desktop icons windows 11 versions
Control Panel, Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Gallery, Home, Music, Network, Pictures ,Recycle bin ,This PC ,User's Files
as well as other icons explorer, defrag, write cleanup, cmd, task manager
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For many Windows veterans, the leap from the crisp and purposeful aesthetic of Windows 10 to the fresher—but, for some, alien—interface of Windows 11 can be a jarring experience. Microsoft’s push for a modern, touch-friendly environment in Windows 11 has delivered cleaner lines, a centered...
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For many Windows enthusiasts and power users, Visual Basic Script (VBS) remains a reliable method for automating repetitive tasks, launching legacy apps, or orchestrating system routines. Yet, even as Windows 11 and Windows 10 introduce fresh UI paradigms and increased security, the mundane act...
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Microsoft is testing a redesigned Start menu for Windows 11—a move that takes a nostalgic yet progressive spin on one of the most iconic features of the Windows experience. The Start menu has evolved dramatically since its debut with Windows 95, a program centerpiece that not only introduced...
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Nearly forty years since the inception of its first operating system, Microsoft Windows continues to stand as an enduring hallmark of personal computing. Despite—or perhaps because of—its firmly closed-source nature and deeply entrenched ties to the broader Microsoft ecosystem, Windows has never...
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The story of Windows is etched not just in its codebase but in the digital relics it drags into every new epoch—none quite as emblematic as the quietly persistent 12 KB moricons.dll. Nestled deep within the arteries of every modern Windows installation—even on the sleekest 64-bit machines—this...
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A new chapter in the ongoing evolution of Windows 11 is just around the corner, as Microsoft rolls out an ambitious slate of enhancements to its flagship operating system—many of which promise to redefine user productivity and workflow through a combination of AI and revamped core features. With...
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Here’s a concise summary of Trayy from the Neowin article:
Trayy is an open-source Windows tool (inspired by RBTray) that allows you to minimize any app—including web applications and shortcuts—to the system tray in Windows 10 and 11. It aims to reduce desktop clutter and maximize productivity...
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Finding an efficient way to shut down your Windows 11 PC can be more important than you might think, especially when traditional methods freeze or the mouse becomes unresponsive. Windows 11, with its modern interface, offers several ways to power down, and with a little tweaking, you can speed...
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