Windows 7 Troubleshooting Jump List Issues After Hard Drive Replacement and Icon Changes

Solution Steps:​

1. Clear Jump List: Start by clearing the jump list to see if it resolves the icon issue.
   • Right-click the taskbar and go to "Properties."
   • In the "Start Menu" tab, click on "Customize."
   • Scroll down and find "Jump Lists" under the "Start menu and taskbar" section.
   • Click on "Clear" to remove all items from the jump list.
   []Check Default Programs: Ensure that the default programs associated with specific file types are correct.
   • Go to "Control Panel" > "Default Programs" > "Set your default programs."
   • Verify that the correct programs are associated with file types.
   []Rebuild Icon Cache: Corrupted icon cache can also cause such issues. You can try rebuilding the icon cache.
   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Type the following commands one by one:
     Code:

      taskkill /IM explorer.exe /F CD /d %userprofile%\AppData\Local DEL IconCache.db /a shutdown /r

   • This will rebuild the icon cache upon restarting your computer.
   []System File Checker: Running the System File Checker tool can help fix corrupt system files.
   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Run the command: sfc /scannow
   • Let it complete the scan and follow any repair instructions if needed.
   []Check for Updates: Make sure that your Windows 7 system is up to date with the latest updates and patches.
2. Reset Folder View Settings: Resetting folder view settings to default can also help.
   • Go to the folder with the changed icons.
   • Right-click, go to "Properties," and then the "Customize" tab.
   • Click on "Restore Default." If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may want to consider backing up important data and then perform a System Restore to a point before the issue started occurring. Feel free to try these steps and let me know if you need further assistance!