How To Repair And Rebuild A Broken Icon Cache In Windows 10

To rebuild the icon cache, you have to delete all the iconcache files that appear in this folder. It's not as simple as clicking on them and pressing Delete, though: those files are still in use by Explorer, so you can't just delete them normally.

1. How do I fix broken icons on Windows 10?
2. How do I reset the icon cache in Windows 10?
3. How do I fix a corrupted shortcut icon?
4. How do I fix missing icons?
5. Why are all my icons gone?
6. Is it safe to delete icon cache?
7. How do I restore default icons?
8. Why do my desktop shortcuts not work anymore?
9. How do I restore my desktop icons shortcuts?
10. How do I fix the icon spacing on my desktop?
11. Why are my icons not showing pictures?
12. How do I restore my thumbnails?

How do I fix broken icons on Windows 10?

Windows 10: Invisible and broken Icons

1. Reset icon cache.
2. Reset thumbnail cache.
3. Updating/Reinstalling video driver.
4. Unpin the tiles and shortcuts from the Start menu and taskbar.
5. Use CCleaner and Disk Cleanup for cleaning up other temporary crap.
6. Reverting back with System Restore before the update's installation.

How do I reset the icon cache in Windows 10?

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 fix a corrupted shortcut icon?

Here is how to fix corrupted desktop icons in Windows 7 and Windows 10, as the approaches are different.

1. Rebuilding the icon cache in Windows 10. Use Command Prompt. Manually delete the icon cache.
2. Rebuilding the icon cache in Windows 7. Use a .bat file. Use Command Prompt. Delete the icon cache database.

How do I fix missing icons?

Fix Desktop Icons Missing or Disappeared in Windows

1. Ensure The Desktop Icons Aren't Disabled.
2. Re-Configure Your Desktop Icons' Settings.
3. Relaunch The Windows Explorer.
4. Toggle The Tablet Mode In Windows Settings.
5. Scan For & Fix Corrupt Files On Your System.
6. Toggle The Start Menu Full-Screen Option.
7. Rebuild The Icon Cache For Your Computer.
8. Roll Back To a Previous Restore Point.

Why are all my icons gone?

It's possible that your desktop icon visibility settings were toggled off, which caused them to disappear. ... Right-click on an empty space on your desktop. Click on the “View” option from the context menu to expand the options. Make sure that “Show desktop icons” is ticked.

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 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).

Why do my desktop shortcuts not work anymore?

Launch Task manager and System File Checker. ... Some users reported that simply running a system file check using this program might instantaneously fix the desktop shortcut issue: Press CTRL+Shift+ESC to launch Task Manager. Choose File and then Run New Task.

How do I restore my desktop icons shortcuts?

To restore these icons, follow these steps:

1. Right-click the desktop and click Properties.
2. Click the Desktop tab.
3. Click Customize desktop.
4. Click the General tab, and then click the icons that you want to place on the desktop.
5. Click OK.

How do I fix the icon spacing on my desktop?

The easiest method: Click on Desktop, hold Ctrl button while rolling the mouse wheel (or tap + or - key) forward and back to adjust icon size and spacing.

Why are my icons not showing pictures?

Open File explorer, click on View tab, then Options > Change Folder and Search Options > View tab. Uncheck the boxes to "Always show icons, never thumbnails" and "Show file icon on thumbnails." Apply and OK. Also in File Explorer right click This PC, choose Properties, then Advanced System Settings.

How do I restore my thumbnails?

2) Tap "More > Show system apps" and then scroll down to find "Media Storage > Storage" in the list and then press "clear data". 3) Wait a little bit for the database to regenerate the thumbnails. You may even have to reboot the phone to trigger the database generation.