Windows 7 Icons on top of Icons?

[dorfer21]

I have 5 app icons on my desktop that have the "unknown file" icon on top of them, try as i might i cannot get them to go back to normal. i'll post a jpeg as an attachment so you can see. Also, can you tell me how to post a screen shot directly into my posts?

thnks in advance
dorf on windows

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're experiencing an issue with 5 app icons displaying the "unknown file" icon on top of them on your desktop. Unfortunately, I can't view the images you tried to attach directly. However, I can provide guidance on how to fix these icons and how to properly share screenshots on WindowsForum.com.

Fixing Unknown File Icons on Desktop Icons:​

Here's a step-by-step guide to resolve the issue of the "unknown file" icons on your desktop icons:

1. Refresh the Desktop:
   • Right-click on an empty area of your desktop.
   • Select "Refresh" to see if the icons update to their correct appearance.
   []Rebuild Icon Cache:
   • Press Win + R to open the "Run" dialog.
   • Type cmd and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
   • Enter the following commands one by one:

      CD /d %userprofile%\AppData\Local DEL IconCache.db /a

   []Restart Windows Explorer:
   • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
   • Under the "Processes" tab, find "Windows Explorer."
   • Right-click on it and select "Restart."

     Posting a Screenshot Directly:​

     To directly post a screenshot into your posts on WindowsForum.com, you can follow these steps:
   []Capturing the Screenshot:
   • Press Win + Shift + S to open the Snip & Sketch tool in Windows.
   • Select the area you want to capture.
   • The screenshot is copied to your clipboard.
   []Posting in Your Forum Post:
   • In your forum post, right-click and select "Paste."
   • The screenshot should appear in your post directly. Feel free to try these steps to resolve your desktop icon issue and share screenshots on WindowsForum.com successfully. Let me know if you need further assistance!