How to Increase Icon Cache in Windows

To change the icon cache size in Windows 10, do the following.

1. Open the Registry Editor app.
2. Go to the following Registry key. ...
3. On the right, modify or create a new string (REG_SZ) value Max Cached Icons .
4. Set its value to 4096 to set the cache size to 4 MB.
5. Restart Windows 10.

1. How do I fix icon cache?
2. How do I reload desktop icons?
3. Is it safe to delete icon cache?
4. How do I fix Windows icons?
5. How do I restore default icons?
6. How do I fix the Windows 10 Icon?
7. How do I restore my icons in Windows 10?
8. How do I clear my folder cache?
9. How do you clear your cache?
10. How do I clear AppData cache?

How do I fix icon cache?

1. Open a File Explorer window.
2. At the top left click the view tab and select(check)"Hidden Items.
3. Go to C:\Users\(User Name)\AppData\Local.
4. Right click on IconCache. db and click on Delete.
5. Click on Yes to confirm the deletion. ...
6. Close the window.
7. Empty the Recycle Bin.
8. Restart the computer.

How do I reload desktop icons?

To refresh the icon cache, just delete the iconCache. db file and Windows will automatically start rebuilding the new cache.

Is it safe to delete icon cache?

You have to have that cache, deleting it just resolves corruption in the cached db file. You should not have to delete it on every boot, only when it becomes corrupted.

How do I fix Windows icons?

Reset Your Thumbnail Cache

Fixing this one should be a lot easier. Press Windows key + R, type: cleanmgr.exe then hit Enter. Scroll down then check the box next to Thumbnails then click OK. So, those are your options if your icons ever start misbehaving.

How do I restore default icons?

Locate Apps or Application Manager (depending upon which device you use). Swipe the screen to the left to get to the All tab. Scroll down until you locate the currently running home screen. Scroll down until you see the Clear Defaults button (Figure A).

How do I fix the Windows 10 Icon?

Press Windows key+I to Open it and click on Personalization. Under Themes, scroll to the bottom to select Desktop icon settings. Select the item for which you are not seeing the icon and click on Change Icon here to replace it. If that doesn't work, try the Restore Default button on the same screen.

How do I restore my icons in Windows 10?

How to restore and show default desktop icons in Windows 10

1. The standard desktop icons in Windows 10. ...
2. Show shortcuts on your desktop. ...
3. Hide shortcuts from your desktop. ...
4. Press Personalize. ...
5. Click or tap on Themes. ...
6. Access Desktop icon settings. ...
7. Select the icon from the highlighted area. ...
8. Press on Restore Default.

How do I clear my folder cache?

1. Delete the cache: The fast way with a shortcut.

1. Press the keys [Ctrl], [Shift] and [del] on your Keyboard. ...
2. Select the period "since installation", to empty the whole browser cache.
3. Check the Option "Images and Files in Cache".
4. Confirm your settings, by clicking the button "delete browser data".
5. Refresh the page.

How do you clear your cache?

In the Chrome app

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Chrome app .
2. At the top right, tap More .
3. Tap History. Clear browsing data.
4. At the top, choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time.
5. Next to "Cookies and site data" and "Cached images and files," check the boxes.
6. Tap Clear data.

How do I clear AppData cache?

The app cache (and how to clear it)

1. Open the Settings of your phone.
2. Tap the Storage heading to open its settings page. ...
3. Tap the Other Apps heading to see a list of your installed apps.
4. Find the application you want to clear the cache of and tap its listing. ...
5. Tap the Clear cache button.