About this tag
Program icons in Windows can be customized, but issues like incorrect icon associations or missing icons often arise after system changes. Users discuss changing icons for shortcuts and applications, including browsing to system icon libraries like those in Windows 7. Problems such as icons displaying as generic symbols or opening the wrong program (e.g., Windows Media Center) are common after upgrades or re-installs. Shortcut key assignments for program icons are stored in the registry, and failures may persist even after reinstallation. Tools like Bins can organize taskbar icons into stacks. Troubleshooting steps include checking file associations, rebuilding icon cache, or using third-party utilities to restore default icons.
  1. R

    Windows 10 Shortcut key locations

    Where are the key combinations you assign for a shortcut to start a program stored? For instance if I go to the properties of a program icon and assign Ctrl-Alt-S as a shortcut, where in the registry is it stored? I have one, and only one program the shortcut key stopped working. If I try to...
    • Ron Leinweber
    • Thread
    • assigning keys configuration ctrl-alt-s error resolution key combinations key mapping program icons program issues registry reinstall revo uninstaller shortcuts system settings troubleshooting uninstall user interface windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. carsten888

    Windows 7 Where are the windows7 icons? Want to make program use win7 icon.

    I want to change the icon for a program. I know I can right-click > properties > change icon > browse. But then, where to browse to select the win7 icon? (I want to make cubicexplorer use a win7 yellow folder-icon) Where are the win7 icons located?
    • carsten888
    • Thread
    • cubicexplorer customization file explorer icon change icons program icons user interface windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
  3. GhopR

    Windows 7 Windows 7 Re-Install-Help Please

    OK. Here's what happen. I was uninstalling IE9 because my son need to file on-line for unemployment, and our state website would only work with IE8. (I use FF as my main browser) Anyway, as I was uninstalling IE9, my son came into the room while I was out of the room and turned my computer off...
    • GhopR
    • Thread
    • antivirus clean install data recovery ff 8.0 firewall ie9 partition program icons reinstall safe mode software issues symbols system performance system restore thunderbird 8.0 troubleshooting windows 7 windows.old
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. GhopR

    Windows 7 Problems after a Re-install of Windows7

    I had to do a re-install today with Windows 7. After the re-install it set up a drive labeled "System K" and I also have a folder called "Windows old". Now I did have back up disc that I made in June that I used after the re-install. That gave me back about 97% of my important info for my apps...
    • GhopR
    • Thread
    • active desktop application error backup file management itunes os management program icons reinstall software compatibility spybot startup issues system drive taskbar troubleshooting user help windows 7 windows live windows.old
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. C

    Windows 7 Change Programme Icon

    Is it possible to change the icon for an application which doesn't have a desktop, taskbar etc shortcut? E.g. one which is launched from a hotkey.
    • Cheemag
    • Tutorial
    • application hotkeys icon change program icons shortcuts
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  6. B

    Windows 7 problem with program icons

    I have a dell vostro 1720. It came with XP with a 7 upgrade. I did the upgrade per windows/dell instructions. the issue I had was that every icon I clicked (didnt matter what program it was) took me to windows media center. I tried messing around with it (first mistake) and all of the icons...
    • billybob
    • Thread
    • dell vostro email attachments file association internet explorer media center program icons software issues upgrade windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  7. C

    Windows 7 Quick launch slow to populate

    Hi, I recently purchased a new Dell Studio desktop with an Intel Q8300 and 6GB RAM. I missed the quick launch from WinXP so I enabled it but have a very annoying issue; it takes 8 seconds for the programs to populate the quick launch bar. Any ideas how I can speed this up? Also, on a...
    • Correy
    • Thread
    • dell studio desktop issues intel q8300 performance program icons quick launch slow loading tech support user experience windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. bqwhitten

    Windows 7 Dissappering Office Icons

    Just installed windows 7 with no problems... except I kept all of my program icons at the base of my screen pinned to the blue task bar. When windows 7 completed installing there were no icons there and I had to reload my most used ones. My problem is this: I now do not have any icons for the...
    • bqwhitten
    • Thread
    • excel installation microsoft office office icons powerpoint program icons taskbar user interface windows 7 word
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. bqwhitten

    Windows 7 Dissappearing Office Icons

    Just installed windows 7 with no problems... except I kept all of my program icons at the base of my screen pinned to the blue task bar. When windows 7 completed installing there were no icons there and I had to reload my most used ones. My problem is this: I now do not have any icons for...
  10. brgroup

    Windows 7 Program Icons Missing in All Programs Menu

    Hi, I did an upgrade from Vista Ultimate to 7077 ultimate..Everything went smoothly with only one or two uncompatible programs. Unfortunately when I click on Start | All Programs every one of my installed programs icons are missing. I have to search for the program to start it and pin it to the...
    • brgroup
    • Thread
    • all programs missing icon permissions program icons registry security settings start menu windows upgrade windows vista
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. T

    Windows 7 All Icons show Administrators shield

    Apparently I've changed some setting in Windows 7 that have caused most of my icons, both on the desktop and within the program file, to show the administrators shield and not the actual program icon. If I click on properties and "change Icon", it is grayed out so I cannot change it. How did...
    • tandrews
    • Thread
    • administrator desktop file properties icons program icons settings system issues tech support user interface windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support