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The shell icon tag covers discussions about Windows icon display issues, particularly when file icons appear as generic or broken. Common topics include troubleshooting icon cache corruption by deleting iconcache.db, adjusting Shell Icon BPP registry settings under HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Control Panel > Desktop > WindowMetrics, and resolving icon association problems for specific file types like AVI. Users seek solutions for restoring correct icon display after changes to default programs or system settings.
  1. BobDobalina

    Windows XP avi. Icon broken (it is a Ico.icon)

    Hello, I have a problem with the icons of avi files, that looks for me like the basic ico.icon when no file is associated. The file itself is associated to Media Player Classic and doubleclicking it starts also the file with Media Player Classic I tried deleting iconcache.db and changing the...
    • BobDobalina
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    • avi broken classic customization desktop settings file association file types graphics help icon cache icons media player registry shell icon support troubleshooting user issues windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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