Windows 7 Application Icon gone generic

[kevphil]

This is not the end of the world, but it is an annoyance.

One of my application icons (3DS Max 2012) has gone generic. This is true for the original application and its shortcut. Double clicking still opens the app; I just wonder why this is happening? (Let me stress that I'm talking about the App.exe itself, and not the files created by the program.)

I'm surprised that I can't find this problem having been posted before on this forum.

Any utility out there that addresses this issue?

Thanks!

 

[zvit]

Zvit, is the location of the resource file hardcoded, or is it an option that might be in the registry or some .ini file? Do you have the software installed?

Again, this is the programmer's choice. Some might add a registry key to reference the file but in any case, it must be embedded in some file (or it can be a stand-alone .ico file in a directory). I checked and 3ds-Max does not have a registry reference key to the icon. (I have it installed)