Windows 7 Icons on desktop have changed from programs pictures to little squares

P

Paperdoll1787

New Member
Joined
May 12, 2011
Messages
2
I have a Dell Inspiron with Intel Core I5. After Microsoft installed some updates, all the program and file shortcuts changes to a little square with dots. The same thing happens with shortcuts pinned to the taskbar. How can I get the pictures back? The computer ran a system back-up after this happened, but the desktop was already changed. If I restore the original system back-up from the disk will I lose the information I have added to the computer since then? Thanks.
 
Solution
Hi Paperdoll1787 and Welcome.

First thing to try is to delete your iconcache.db (C:\Users\Your User Name\AppData\Local\IconCache.db) and your thumbnails cache through Disk CleanUp and then reboot. If the probem persists can you please show us an image by using the snipping tool and attaching to your post.
Sort by date Sort by votes
Hi Paperdoll1787 and Welcome.

First thing to try is to delete your iconcache.db (C:\Users\Your User Name\AppData\Local\IconCache.db) and your thumbnails cache through Disk CleanUp and then reboot. If the probem persists can you please show us an image by using the snipping tool and attaching to your post.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
if iwere you In would try to reinstall the program. This happened to me after an update i just went to add remove programs and repaired the installation of the program
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

R
  • Solved
Windows 7 Some Desktop Icons Missing
Replies
2
Views
10K
RickR
R
M
  • Solved
Windows 7 All icons on desktop have inherited the W7 icon
Replies
6
Views
6K
markinwindows
M