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The placeholder icon tag covers discussions about missing or incorrect icons in Windows Explorer, particularly for hard drives and other devices. Users report that their hard drive icon appears as a generic placeholder instead of the expected drive icon, often after system changes or updates. Troubleshooting steps include refreshing the icon cache, checking registry settings, or using disk cleanup tools. While the tag focuses on icon display issues, it may also relate to broader Windows customization and system file integrity topics. The content primarily addresses Windows 7, but similar issues can occur in other versions.
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    Windows 7 Hard drive icon is missing...

    [SOLVED] Hard drive icon is missing... Hi, I just got a new laptop pre-installed w/ Windows 7. Everything works fine, but when I go into Windows Explorer I'm missing an icon for my hard drive. On the left side, there are five main categories: Favorites, Libraries, Homegroup, Computer, and...
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    • computer file explorer file system hard drive hpljp1000 laptop missing icon placeholder icon tech support windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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