icon recovery

About this tag
The icon recovery tag on WindowsForum.com covers methods to restore missing or hidden icons in Windows, including desktop icons like Recycle Bin, system tray icons, drive icons, and taskbar shortcuts. Users discuss issues caused by Windows updates, registry edits, and third-party software that can cause icons to disappear or become generic. Common solutions involve rebuilding icon cache, adjusting desktop icon settings, and using registry tweaks. Topics span Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and 11, with a focus on troubleshooting steps for lost or corrupted icons.
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    I like learn about this picture

    I love "learn about this picture" with each windows update my icon disappears!!! Via a we web search I downloaded a file and did a registry edit. Most recent Windows Update installed and no icon again. Is there a way to protect the icon and spotlight feature from being removed from my pc...
    • douglaslake
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    • customization desktop icons feature preservation icon issues icon management icon protection icon recovery registry spotlight system stability troubleshooting update issues user interface windows 11 windows spotlight windows update
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How to "repair" hidden/disappeared SysTray icons?

    Occasionally it happens that most of my SysTray icons disappear resp. are hidden. See attached snapshot Whats wrong? How can I let them re-appear (beside re-boot my 64bit Win7) system? Peter
    • pstein
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    • 64-bit desktop hidden icons icon recovery icons system settings systray troubleshooting user interface windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  3. Windows 10 Build 9879 ..... unable to do Refresh

    After installing build 9879, I have the issue of some shortcuts turning generic. Icon Rebuild , Restore default associations of ico, browser cache cleanup, IE reset, none of those work. So, I did a Refresh. After an hour, it came back with these messages.................. "There was a problem...
    • davidhk129
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    • build 9879 cache cleanup default associations enterprise iso error message hardware refresh icon recovery ie reset installation issues operating system refresh shortcuts software upgrade tech support troubleshooting user experience windows 8 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Lost Internet Explorer icon from drop-down task bar

    I have lost the IE icon from the drop down task bar on my Sony Vaio laptop. I have tried the other suggestions on this site but nothing seems to work. All I get when I try to right click and open on Explorer is library information. Any ideas anyone?
    • Copydeck
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    • desktop icons icon recovery internet explorer libraries software issues sony vaio taskbar troubleshooting user interface windows help
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Lost Recycle Bin Icon

    Quick Instructions to Restore your lost Recycle Bin desktop icon; 1. Right click the Windows 7 Desktop 2. Click on Personalize Link Removed 3. Select: 'Change desktop icons' Link Removed 4. At the Desktop Icon Settings, click the box next to: 'Recycle Bin'. Link Removed 5. You have now...
    • Adamsappleone
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    • desktop icons icon recovery instructions personalize recycle bin settings trash user guide windows 7
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials

  6. Windows XP Restore Drive Icon

    I Have Two Hard Disks One 500 GB Sata and second 40 GB On SATA Hard Disk There are 4 Partions ( C , D , E , F ) 40 GB Hard Disk Have ( G , H ) partions Previously I Have Installed XP SP3 on C : Dive and Windows 7 on D: Drive But Due Some reason I Have Formated C and D Drive and Installed Fresh...
    • prabhakarlad
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    • acronis true image drive icon format issues hard drive icon recovery partition registry system restore troubleshooting windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support