windows 7 icons

1. Where are the icons in Windows 7?
2. How do I restore default icons in Windows 7?
3. Why are all my icons the same in Windows 7?
4. How do I get Windows icons?
5. Where do I find icons?
6. Where can I find icons on my computer?
7. Why are my icons not showing pictures?
8. How do I reset my apps on Windows 7?
9. How do I fix icons not displaying?
10. Why have all my icons changed?
11. How do I fix broken icons on Windows 7?
12. Why do my desktop icons disappear Windows 7?

Where are the icons in Windows 7?

These icons are located in C:\Windows\system32\SHELL32.

How do I restore default icons in Windows 7?

In Windows 7: click the Start menu and then choose Control Panel. Set the View by to Small icons and then choose Default Programs. In Windows 10 & Windows 8.1: Right click on the Start menu and then choose Control Panel. Set the View by to Small icons and then choose Default Programs.

Why are all my icons the same in Windows 7?

First, click the "Start" button and then click "Computer". Now click "Organize" and then click "Folder and Search Options". Next, please click "View", uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types" and "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)" and check "Show hidden files, folders, and drives".

How do I get Windows icons?

To add icons to your desktop such as This PC, Recycle Bin and more:

1. Select the Start button, and then select Settings > Personalization > Themes.
2. Under Themes > Related Settings, select Desktop icon settings.
3. Choose the icons you would like to have on your desktop, then select Apply and OK.

Where do I find icons?

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Where can I find icons on my computer?

• Choose Edit/Search/On the Computer or press Ctrl+G.
• A search option dialog box opens. ...
• In the "Look In" zone ( ), specify the folder from which you wish to start the search. ...
• In the "Type" list ( ), specify the type of file you wish to find ("All Icon Files").
• You can also specify Date and Size options ( and ).

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 reset my apps on Windows 7?

How to restore default programs in Windows 7?

1. Click the Start menu > Find Default Programs and click it.
2. Choose Associate a file type or protocol with a program.
3. Select the file type or extension you want to associate with a program > Click Change program...
4. Choose the program you wish to set as the default program and click OK to confirm. ...
5. Easy to Use.

How do I fix icons not displaying?

Here's how to do that:

1. Right-click on the empty area on your desktop.
2. Choose View and you should see the Show Desktop icons option.
3. Try checking and unchecking Show Desktop icons option a few times but remember to leave this option checked.

Why have all my icons changed?

The issue is generally caused by a file association error with . LNK files (Windows shortcuts) or . EXE files (Windows executable programs). If your icons changed immediately after installing a new program, you can try uninstalling the program and see if this fixes the problem.

How do I fix broken icons on Windows 7?

12 Answers

1. Open Windows Explorer, go to %userprofile%\AppData\Local , delete IconCache. db. ...
2. Open Task Manager, go to Processes tab, highlight explorer.exe, and click End Process. Your desktop will "disappear."
3. Still in Task Manger, select File > New Task (Run...), type explorer.exe, and click OK.

Why do my desktop icons disappear Windows 7?

On your Windows 7 PC, shortcuts that you create on the desktop may be missing. This can happen if the the System Maintenance troubleshooter detects the shortcuts as broken. The System Maintenance troubleshooter performs a weekly maintenance of the operating system.