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The thread discusses a problem where most desktop shortcuts have become generic icons following a Windows 10 build 9879 installation. The original poster has attempted several troubleshooting steps, including clearing the browser cache and rebuilding the icon cache, but the issue persists. Respondents suggest deleting the icon cache file manually, but the user reports difficulty locating it and continues to experience the problem, with the overall sentiment indicating frustration and ongoing troubleshooting.

davidhk129

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I wonder if this is just my computer, or does anyone have the same issue ?

Since the 9879 install, 4 of my 5 forum desktop shortcuts have turned generic.
The rest of the shortcuts are fine.
An image from 'Forums shortcuts turn generic'. Desktop shortcuts named Windows Forums and Technet forums with blank page icons except one.


I had tried the followings but result still the same......
Refresh desktop.
Delete and re-create shortcuts.
Clear IE browser cache.
 

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No not really.. If you enable the Hidden items then go to C:\Users\[your name]\AppData\Local and just delete the Icon cache file found there. Reboot and your icons will be rebuilt hopefully fixed.

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Clear browser cache is not enough ?
The rest of the desktop shortcuts are ok.
 

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No not really.. If you enable the Hidden items then go to C:\Users\[your name]\AppData\Local and just delete the Icon cache file found there. Reboot and your icons will be rebuilt hopefully fixed.
 

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kemical

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Failing that David it could be down to you upgrading? Perhaps some corruption has set in? The iso is now out for download:
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No not really.. If you enable the Hidden items then go to C:\Users\[your name]\AppData\Local and just delete the Icon cache file found there. Reboot and your icons will be rebuilt hopefully fixed.

Before you posted the above, I went and use a tutorial to Rebuild Icon Cache, and the rebooted. Does not work.

Under Local, can't find the Icon cache file....................
An image from 'Forums shortcuts turn generic'. File explorer view showing nested folders under Users > David > AppData > Local directories.
 

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Failing that David it could be down to you upgrading? Perhaps some corruption has set in? The iso is now out for download:
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That link is for Enterprise version. I know there aren't many differences, but rather not if there are no more other issues.