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The tag 'frozen icons' on WindowsForum.com covers issues where desktop icons become unresponsive or unmovable. In one thread, a user reports four desktop icons, including the Start Menu, that will not move or function. Running the System File Checker (sfc /scannow) reveals a corrupt file related to Microsoft-Windows-ieframe. The user created a functional Recycle Bin and Start Tab on top of the frozen ones. Troubleshooting steps include file corruption checks and potential system file repairs. The tag focuses on icon freezing problems in Windows, often linked to system file corruption or display issues.
  1. J

    Windows 7 Desktop Icons Frozen

    There are four desktop icons including the Start Menu (open) that will not move, do not function, I ran a scan, I believe it was scannow and that shows file corrupt I am able to use the laptop but these icons need to go, I created another Recycle Bin that functions and I am able to open...
    • johnbgood
    • Thread
    • amd64 corrupted files desktop icons desktop issues error message frozen icons microsoft nonsxs performance issues processor publickeytoken recycle bin scan start menu system scan troubleshooting user help version 11.2 windows 8
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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