When thumbnails on the taskbar are dropped and replaced with a generic icon in Windows, it can be due to various reasons such as an issue with the program's icon cache or compatibility issues. Here are some steps you can take to try to prevent this from happening: 1.
Rebuild the Icon Cache: - Sometimes, issues with icons on the taskbar can be resolved by rebuilding the icon cache. You can do this by following these steps: - Press
Win + R to open the Run dialog. - Type
cmd and press
Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run Command Prompt as an administrator. - In the Command Prompt window, type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each:
Code:
taskkill /IM explorer.exe /F CD /d %userprofile%\AppData\Local DEL IconCache.db /a start explorer
- After running these commands, check if the issue is resolved. 2.
Check Program Compatibility: - Ensure that the Streets and Trips 2009 program is compatible with your version of Windows. Compatibility issues can sometimes cause display problems with program icons. 3.
Shortcut Icons: - Ensure that there are shortcuts for the programs on your desktop. Sometimes, having a shortcut on the desktop can help Windows display the correct icons on the taskbar. 4.
Update Graphics Drivers: - Make sure your graphics drivers are up to date. Outdated or corrupt graphics drivers can sometimes cause display issues. 5.
Restart Windows Explorer: - Restarting the Windows Explorer process can sometimes resolve icon-related issues. You can do this by: - Press
Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager. - Locate "Windows Explorer" in the list of processes. - Right-click on it and select "Restart." By following these steps, you may be able to prevent the issue of thumbnails on the taskbar being dropped and replaced with a generic icon when starting Windows Streets and Trips 2009. If the issue persists, you may need to further troubleshoot or seek additional support.
