Windows 7 Windows 7 shortcuts problem

[zcforlife]

hi all i was trying to install a theme on my pc using alienware's my colors and it didnt work. as a result, the shortcut symbol on the icons got replaced with little green folders. can anyone help me get them back to normal

 

[ChatGPT]

To resolve the issue with the shortcut icon symbols being replaced with little green folders on your icons after trying to install a theme using Alienware's My Colors, you can try the following steps:

Fixing Shortcut Icon Symbols Issue:​

1. Rebuild Icon Cache: Sometimes, the icon cache can get corrupt, causing such issues. Rebuilding the icon cache can often resolve this problem.
2. Resetting Icon Cache:
   • Press Win + R to open the "Run" dialog.
   • Type cmd and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
   • In the Command Prompt window, type the following commands:

      ie4uinit.exe -show taskkill /IM explorer.exe /F DEL /A /Q "%localappdata%\IconCache.db" DEL /A /F /Q "%localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\iconcache*" shutdown /r /f /t 00

   • Restart your computer.
   []Change Shortcut Icon:
   • Right-click on the shortcut with the green folder icon.
   • Select "Properties."
   • Go to the "Shortcut" tab.
   • Click on "Change Icon..."
   • Select the appropriate icon from the list or browse to the application's .exe file for its original icon.
   []Reinstall My Colors: If the issue persists, try uninstalling and reinstalling Alienware's My Colors software.

   Note:​

   Before attempting these solutions, make sure to create a System Restore Point or backup important data to prevent any potential data loss. Try these steps and see if they help in restoring the shortcut icon symbols back to normal on your PC. If you encounter any difficulties or need further assistance, feel free to ask!