windows 10 settings icon blank

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.

1. How do I get my settings icon back?
2. Why are my icons blank?
3. Where is my setting icon?
4. Why are my office icons blank?
5. Why is my Windows 10 desktop blank?
6. How do I reset the icon cache in Windows 10?
7. How do I fix corrupted icons in Windows 10?
8. How do I fix my desktop icons in Windows 10?
9. Why is my app icon white?

How do I get my settings icon back?

There are various different ways to get the settings icon back depending on the phone you use. You can always swipe down once or twice (depending on the phone) from the top of the screen and tap the little Circle COG icon in the top right corner to get back into your settings. Settings icon disappeared.

Why are my icons blank?

First and foremost, the reason why the blank icons appear on the desktop is because the icon cache is corrupted, as Marcy has pointed out. This can be a result of an improper shutdown - for example, powering off the machine or losing power, instead of clicking Start -> Shutdown.

Where is my setting icon?

To open the Settings app

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon (in the QuickTap Bar) > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Settings . OR.
2. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > System settings.

Why are my office icons blank?

Blank or missing Word icons may occur due to multiple reasons such as deleting the Office installer folder which contains the Office icons, or installing multiple versions of Office in a computer. It can also happen due to incorrect ProgId (e.g., docx_auto_file ) or file association settings for Word documents.

Why is my Windows 10 desktop blank?

Sometimes, you may see a black screen as a result of Windows 10 losing its connection with the display. You can use the Windows key + Ctrl + Shift + B keyboard shortcut to restart the video driver and refresh the link to the monitor.

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 corrupted icons in Windows 10?

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 my desktop icons in Windows 10?

Method 1:

1. In your desktop, right click on an open area.
2. Select Personalise, click Themes on the left menu.
3. Remove the checkmark on Allow themes to change desktop icons, then click Apply.
4. Arrange your icons where you want them to be.

Why is my app icon white?

Question: Q: white grid app icon

Answer: A: That icon indicates an app that hasn't completely downloaded, which in your case happens to be 'Snapchat'.