To address the issue of desktop icons appearing as white icons and the PC showing as busy during startup on Windows 10, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:
1.
Update GPU Drivers:
- Ensure you have the latest graphics drivers installed. Outdated or corrupt GPU drivers can cause display issues.
2.
SFC Scan:
- Run an System File Checker (SFC) scan to check for corrupted system files:
- Open Command Prompt as an admin and run the command:
sfc /scannow.
3.
Check Disk for Errors:
- Run a disk check to scan for and fix disk errors:
- Open Command Prompt as admin and run:
chkdsk C: /f /r (Replace C: with the drive letter if your Windows is installed on a different drive).
4.
Restart Windows Explorer:
- In Task Manager, under "Processes", right-click Windows Explorer, and choose Restart.
5.
Desktop Icon Cache:
- Clear the icon cache to rebuild it:
- Open Command Prompt and run these commands:
Code:
taskkill /F /IM explorer.exe
DEL /A /Q /F "%localappdata%\IconCache.db"
explorer.exe
6.
Additional Steps:
- Disable unnecessary startup programs.
- Check for malware using Windows Security or a dedicated antivirus program.
- Update Windows to the latest version.
7.
Windows Repair Upgrade:
- If issues persist, you can try a Windows repair upgrade:
- Download the Windows Media Creation Tool, create a Windows 10 installation media, and choose the Upgrade option when running it.
Try these steps one by one and see if any of them resolve the issue with the desktop icons appearing as white and the system showing as busy during startup. Let me know if you need more assistance or if the issue persists.
