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• Unable to access the photo viewer; and also cannot access the desktop icons because they are changed to the photo viewer icon.

  Original title: I tried to apply the photo viewer to open a file and the photo viewer icon replaced each icon on my desktop. Now I can't open anything on my desktop. What is going on?

  The name is below the icon, but the correct icon has been replaced by windows Photo Viewer icon. When I click to open it, it says: windows Photo Viewer cannot open this photo because Photo Viewer does not support this file format, or you do not have the latest updates... I don't know what I did!

  Hi,

   

  Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Community.

  From your problem description, I understand that you are unable to access the photo viewer; and also cannot access the desktop icons because they are changed to the photo viewer icon. Please let me know if you do not experience this problem.

  I understand the inconvenience caused to you. I'll help you solve the problem!

   

  Before troubleshooting, I have little information on the issue.

  1. did you of recent changes to the computer before this problem?

  Try the methods suggested in the article below and check after each method:

  Method 1: Icons change incorrectly in Windows: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2396571

  Registry warning: Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 322756. How to back up and restore the registry in Windows: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Back-up-the-registry

   

  Method 2: Run scan files system (CFS) auditor, to repair missing or corrupted system files.

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

  If the problem persists, post your reply with the results and the questions asked above. We are happy to help you further in the advanced troubleshooting steps!

  It will be useful.

• Error - location: C:\Program Files\Common Program Files Central\Main\msvcr71.dll is not a valid windows image cannot access the desktop icon to burn a DVD.

  Original title: I can't access my desktop icon to burn a dvd.

  I can't access my desktop icon to burn a dvd.  The message I get is as follows, "location: C:\Program Files\Common Program Files Central\Main\msvcr71.dll is not a valid windows image."  Please check this against your installation diskette. "On my toolbar, it said,"mediahub.exe - bad image"can someone please help me as I've used in the past to burn CDs and DVDs.  He moved with the computer.  Thank you

  Hello

  1. have you done any hardware changes or software on your computer before this problem?

  2 do you have a copy of Sonic application backup to reinstall it later?

  I suggest you to uninstall Sonic since Add / Remove Programs. Subsequently, check if you are able to burn CDs in your computer.

  
  Reference: burn your own custom CDs

  Hope the helps of information.

• Cannot access the desktop icons

  original title: I got a virus on my computer and I got rid of the virus, but now I can't open all my desktop icons I had a virus on my computer and I got rid of the virus but now I can't open my icons on the desktop and when I do it asks me wut program I want to open it with and I can't download anything 2 my dose 2 computer and I can unlock the internet icon well but dats it now how can I fix it

  http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/165/1/restore-the-exe-file-association-in-Windows-Vista-after-incorrectly-associating-it-with-another-application.html
   
  To start the programs until remedy you try right clicking and choose Run as
  Administrator.
   
   
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  "DRAGIN19125" wrote in message news: ee1b8a04-8c0b-4201-bcd2-9babcc65e9b2...
  > I had a virus on my computer and I got rid of the virus, but now I can not open
  > any of my desktop icons and when I do wonder wut program I want
  > Open with and I can't download anything 2 my computer dose 2 it and I can't
  > open the internet icon well but dats it now how can I fix it
   
   

• How can I restore my desktop icons, they are 'A's PDF, and I can't open them?

  How can I restore my desktop icons, they are 'A PDF's, and I can't open them?

  Application, the icons of file change icon Acrobat/Reader

  Mylenium

• Cannot delete the desktop icon! Driving me crazy

  I currently have a Norton Security Scan icon on my sidebar icon list.  I uninstalled the program, I don't know how she even had it installed since I have McAfee and Windows Defender, but the stupid icon won't go away.  I have tried right clicking 'delete', but it says that it cannot find the file, so it will not remove the icon. Help!

  The easiest way is to reinstall the program > removes the icon > uninstall the program again.

  But you can not reinstall norton, as you now McAfee installed as your AV.

  It's updated operating system Vista, upgraded installation and activate Forum.

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistaprograms/threads

  They will help you with your question in Forum Vista programs at the above address.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• I use windows 7 pro and that you cannot change the desktop icons

  the option to change the icons is not visible. I compared with other systems and checked where this feature is supposed to be.

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  It appears from your description, that you are unable to change the icons on the desktop.

  I'll be happy to help you. This problem could be caused due to the broken desktop icons and system maintenance problem.

  I suggest to follow the steps below and we update on the State of the question.

  Diagnose and repair problems with desktop shortcuts broken or not working and automatically synchronize the system clock, when appears a bad time.

  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-us

   

  For all windows questions do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you.

   

   

• Cannot delete the desktop icon: Network Magic?

  Running Windows 7 64-bit HP.  Network Magic is installed as a 30 day trial when I've upgraded from Vista to Windows 7 (why I've never waited so long?). I uninstalled by getting in pure Networks/Setup...etc; It's, I think I've done the proper uninstall. However, I can't get rid of his Network Magic Folders icon on my desktop. I can't even move the icon on the desktop. Right click gives: open and create a shortcut.  Selecting open doesn't do nothing, shortened by selecting creates a shortcut on the desktop that can be deleted. Suggestions?

  EDIT: Here's an answer essentially the same question (http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7desktop/thread/3a90c945-1072-4bb7-9afc-ec8df2cee03b).  However, I'm not good in the registry to work, I can't go wrong with it as I don't know if the answer is there.

  That did the trick:

  Delete this key...

  [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\ {C55C499D-3518-44a1-998E-796AC5FC989D}]
  @= "NetworkMagic.

• I downloaded InDesign and cannot load the color chart - they are greyed out.

  I've now loaded and uninstalled ID CC twice.

  I also reset my prefs in the cloud.

  The color chart is grey and when I go to load, it goes into a doc file and not the Adobe application folder. Photos below.

  

  Please do not hesitate to send me an email and or call [personal information deleted by Moderator]. I'll be outside a lot today but it will end in a different program.

  O

  I think you misunderstand load swatches command.

  .Acb files that appear dimmed are books of color and they are already installed. Instead of load swatches, use new shade of color, you can choose a book of color in the color Mode menu:

  

  Color chart of charge is used to load a set of shades from a .ase file saved from an Adobe application or other document of identity.

• How can I include the site in the bookmark icon, they are all blank when I bookmark on a page

  I can go and change the icon to add third party icons I had besides for the site to my bookmark listings, however, I can never get the real icon for the site itself attached to the bookmark. A list of icons hidden outside, it is difficult to analyse when I'm looking through my favorite sites.

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• When you remove the desktop icons, they will recycle bin, how do remove them permanently?

  I have image icons on my desktop and cannot remove them, whenever I try to delete them they go into the trash and a copy appears. How can I get rid of them?

  Hi PierreCormier,

  1. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  2. where to find the copy of the files delete?

  3. This does happen with icon specific illustration?

  4. What is the version of Windows installed on the computer?

  Read the articles and check them off below if it helps.

  HOW to: Bypass the Recycle Bin when you delete files and folders in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/320031

  Permanently delete files from the Recycle Bin

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/permanently-delete-files-from-the-Recycle-Bin

  Permanently delete files from the Recycle Bin

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/permanently-delete-files-from-the-Recycle-Bin

• Firefox 3.6.3 download files on the desktop, but they are invisible (can not open it)

  Firefox said he just to download a file, but I cannot have access to it and don't see it. Location was chosen carefully.

  This has happened

  Each time Firefox opened

  Is when upgrade to 3.6.3

  Hello Kuolematon,

  This problem could have been caused by a virus download check. We will disable the antivirus for downloads check now:

  1. Entered on: config in Firefox, and then press ENTER.
  2. In the filter text box, enter browser.download .
  3. Looking for a preference named browser.download.scanWhenDone.
  4. Double-click this preference to set the value to false.

  Subsequently, see if you can download files again!

  Kind regards
  Tobbi
  Firefox Support volunteer

• Cannot change the font color on the desktop icons

  I am running windows vista. I can't change the font as in windows xp. No matter if the background is dark or the police is always black... Help!

  Hello

  Thanks for posting the question in Microsoft Answers.

  I apologise for the inconvenience.

  Unfortunately, you cannot change the font color of desktop.

  Because desktop wallpaper images have different colors, it is easy for the colors of unreadable fonts if they are on top of the same color in a background image to display. For example, a black font on top a dark part of the background image or a white font on a white part of a background image.

  The desktop icon fonts are dynamic and show white on dark background and change in white with a shadow effect black on a light background.

  In previous versions of Windows, it did not matter what color you chose to fund policies, some would still make invisible because of the background color of a desktop wallpaper. The user was constantly moving icons around the desktop computer to another colorful area where the police could be read. This was the source of a large number of complaints from users asking for a policy that was still visible, regardless of the color that was behind the police.

  However, you can change the theme and see if that helps:

  Change desktop theme:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-desktop-theme

  Hope this information helps. Let us know if you need additional assistance. We are happy to help you.

• How can desktop icon font color - I change the font color of the text that describes the desktop icons?

  I am running Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit. How can I change the color of the font describing the desktop icons?

  I am running Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit. How can I change the color of the font describing the desktop icons?

  Hello

  You cannot change the font color of desktop.

  Because desktop wallpaper images have different colors, it is easy for the colors of unreadable fonts if they are on top of the same color in a background image to display. For example, a black font on top a dark part of the background image or a white font on a white part of a background image.

  The desktop icon fonts are dynamic and show white on dark background and change in white with a shadow effect black on a light background.

  I hope this helps.

  Thank you for using Windows 7

  Ronnie Vernon MVP

• How can I change the color of the title/name under the desktop icons?

  name under the icons on the desktop?  help please!

  How can I change the color of the name/title under the desktop icons, I know how to rename then, but his hard tosee the front they are white outline...

  Hi, Judy,.

  You can change the text size

  Control Panel > type the color scheme

  Select Customize

  Select display (left index finger)

  Under change only the size of text, select icon

  You can also check the option for "BOLD"

  Do not forget to click on apply when finished

  Because desktop wallpaper images have different colors, it is easy for the colors of unreadable fonts if they are on top of the same color in a background image to display. For example, a black font on top a dark part of the background image or a white font on a white part of a background image.

  The desktop icon fonts are dynamic and show white on dark background and change in white with a shadow effect black on a light background.
  -Ronnie Vernon - MVP