rebuild icon cache

Rebuild Icon Cache in Windows 10

1. Open File Explorer > Folder Options > Views to show Hidden System Files.
2. Next, go to C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local folder.
3. Delete the hidden IconCache. db file. Reboot.
4. This action would purge and rebuild the icon cache.

1. How do I reset the icon cache in Windows 10?
2. Is it safe to delete icon cache?
3. How do I fix a corrupted shortcut icon?
4. How do I fix missing icons?
5. How do I clear my folder cache?
6. How do I clear AppData cache?
7. How do I reset my icons on Windows 7?
8. How do I delete app data from my computer?
9. How do I restore my desktop icons shortcuts?
10. How do I fix the white blank icons on Windows 10?
11. How do I fix my icons on Windows 10?

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.

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 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.

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 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.

How do I reset my icons on Windows 7?

At the upper left of the window, click the “Change desktop icons” link. Whichever version of Windows you're using, the “Desktop Icon Settings” window that opens next looks the same. Select the check boxes for the icons you want to appear on your desktop, and then click the “OK” button.

How do I delete app data from my computer?

Locate the app you want to reset in the list of installed apps and click or tap it. Click the “Advanced Options” link under the application's name. Click or tap the “Reset” button to reset an app's settings. You'll have to click a second “Reset” button to confirm you want to clear the app's data.

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 white blank icons on Windows 10?

Solution

1. Open a folder.
2. Since the icon cache file is a hidden file, click View then select Hidden items.
3. Press the Win and R keys at the same time to access the Run window. ...
4. Right-click Iconcache. ...
5. Right-click the taskbar then click Task Manager.
6. Right-click File Explorer then select Restart.

How do I fix my icons on Windows 10?

How to restore the old Windows desktop icons

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Personalization.
3. Click on Themes.
4. Click the Desktop icons settings link.
5. Check each icon you want to see on the desktop, including Computer (This PC), User's Files, Network, Recycle Bin, and Control Panel.
6. Click Apply.
7. Click OK.