My icons aren't showing on anything and all of my icons are corrupted
I reset icon cache and it remained the same.
I reset icon cache and it remained the same.
Icons corrupted
- Thread starter angrychickens
- Start date
-
Hi there and welcome to PC Help Forum (PCHF), a more effective way to get the Tech Support you need!
We have Experts in all areas of Tech, including Malware Removal, Crash Fixing and BSOD's , Microsoft Windows, Computer DIY and PC Hardware, Networking, Gaming, Tablets and iPads, General and Specific Software Support and so much more.
Why not Click Here To Sign Up and start enjoying great FREE Tech Support.
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More. -
Hello everyone We want to personally apologize to everyone for the downtime that we've experienced. We are working to get everything back up as quickly as possible. Due to the issues we've had, your password will need to be reset. Please click the button that says "Forgot Your Password" and change it. We are working to have things back to normal. Emails are fixed and should now send properly. Thank you all for your patience. Thanks, PCHF Management
- Status
While waiting for other to post try this...
What steps were taken?
www.windowscentral.com
Have you tried a DISM and or SFC?
www.computerworld.com
Do you have another user that you can log into to see if the same thing is happening there?
What steps were taken?
How to reset the icon cache database on Windows 10
Are icons on your desktop appearing blank or broken? Maybe it's time to rebuild the icon cache database on Windows 10, and here we show you how.
www.windowscentral.com
Have you tried a DISM and or SFC?
How to repair Windows 10 (and 11) in 4 steps
When Windows 10 gets wonky, try this series of repair techniques — in this order — to attempt to set things right.
Do you have another user that you can log into to see if the same thing is happening there?
I am also not sure if this is related, but there was a forum attached to the first link that recommended rebuilding the icon thumbnail cache that had a step in opening the disc properties which I tried, but it wouldn't let me open the properties.
Attachments
whats the free space now?
use CCleaner or Glary Disk Cleaner to go through your system and really clean out the junk.
the drive needs about 15% free space to suffer no ill-effects.
the icon cache issue is something else.
have you tried this; https://www.top-password.com/blog/fix-desktop-icons-show-only-text-in-windows-10/
can you right click the desktop shortcut, Properties and Change Icon?
what is your OS build and version?
use CCleaner or Glary Disk Cleaner to go through your system and really clean out the junk.
the drive needs about 15% free space to suffer no ill-effects.
the icon cache issue is something else.
have you tried this; https://www.top-password.com/blog/fix-desktop-icons-show-only-text-in-windows-10/
can you right click the desktop shortcut, Properties and Change Icon?
what is your OS build and version?
I'm at 25 gb of 111 gb, and I followed the steps in the link provided and it didn't work, and I can't even select properties when I right click a shortcut or program, it doesn't open anything. My OS is 18362.1139 Windows 10
running out of options.
have you tried Restore Points and going back one, two or three to see if that reverts the system back to before the issue occurring?
if no luck, I'd be getting the latest build using Windows Media Creation Tool and making a bootable USB stick from that image.
the upgrade should be large enough (component wise) to also cover your issue.
failing that, let's try a repair install of Windows.
click on the Start icon, and literally start typing reset, it'll show a Best Match of Reset This PC, click that.
click Get Started, then Keep my files, you won't lose any personal data but you'll have to reload your software again.
and lastly, unless others have different options to try, it's the big hammer - fresh install of Windows.
have you tried Restore Points and going back one, two or three to see if that reverts the system back to before the issue occurring?
if no luck, I'd be getting the latest build using Windows Media Creation Tool and making a bootable USB stick from that image.
the upgrade should be large enough (component wise) to also cover your issue.
failing that, let's try a repair install of Windows.
click on the Start icon, and literally start typing reset, it'll show a Best Match of Reset This PC, click that.
click Get Started, then Keep my files, you won't lose any personal data but you'll have to reload your software again.
and lastly, unless others have different options to try, it's the big hammer - fresh install of Windows.
- Status