black squares on icons

The tag 'black squares on icons' covers a common Windows 10 display issue where desktop or file icons appear with black backgrounds instead of being transparent. Affected users often report this problem after system updates, driver changes, or software installations. Troubleshooting steps discussed include clearing the icon cache, adjusting performance settings for visual effects, updating or rolling back display drivers, and running system file checker scans. The issue is typically cosmetic and does not indicate hardware failure, but it can be persistent and require multiple fixes. Community solutions range from simple restarts to registry edits, with varying success depending on the underlying cause.