Icons on the desktop and start menu changed

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• Windows 7 icons on the desktop and start changed to dat file

  Original title: Windows 7 icons on the desktop and Start Menu problems

  I am running Windows 7 Pro with service pack 1 and all the icons on the desktop Start Menu has changed into something that resembles a dat file and when you click on it, they are trying to run a download would be and asks where I want to save them. Symantec Endpoint, Microsoft Security Essentials, or AVG will find viruses or problems with the computer. I spoke with the technology of Windows and he sent me the link to this page.
  I've never seen anything like this.

  Hello

  It can be disappointing when all the icons on the desktop and Menu start modified in a dat file. I understand the inconvenience.

  You can try to rebuild the icon cache and check if it works properly.

  Click Start, click Control Panel, and write in the box search folders options.
  b. now, click on Folder Options to open and select folders and hidden files (dot).
  c. open a Windows Explorer window.
  d. go to C:\Users\(User Name) \AppData\Local
  e. right click on IconCache.db and click on delete.
  f. click Yes to confirm the deletion.
  NOTE: This deletes the file to the trash. It is safe to empty the trash when you are done.
  g. close the window.
  h. emptying the trash.
  i. restart the computer.
  j. When you come back, you will notice the size of the file IconCache.db is reduced, and the update is now the current date.
  NOTE: If for some reason, IconCache.db isn't there or the size has not changed, then you can just restart the computer again. You may need to restart a few times in some cases.
  k. icon cache will be rebuilt.

  Hope it solves the problem. For any other corresponding Windows help, do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you.

• All my shortcuts on the desktop and start menu - all programs are showing up with blank windows pages icon.

  Original title: broken shortcut

  ALL my shortcuts on the desktop and start menu - all programs are showing up with blank windows pages icon and the name of the file and .lnk I uninstalled something and it happened that I tried system recovery and everything else that I uninstalled the States are back but this how can I solve this?

  Hello

  1. what changes have been made to your computer before the problem?

  Follow these steps and check if they help.

  Step 1:

  I would say you rebuild the icon cache and check if the problem persists.

  a. press the keyboard Windows logo key combination + R to bring up the Run dialog box.
  b. type cmd and press ENTER to open the command prompt window.
  c. in the command prompt window, type the following commands pressing ENTER after each line:
  Taskkill /f /im explorer.exe
  attrib-h "%userprofile%\Local Settings\Application Data\IconCache.db.
  del "%userprofile%\Local Settings\Application Data\IconCache.db.
  Explorer.exe

  d. this restart Windows Explorer and rebuild the cache icons as needed.

  Step 2:

  Test the issue in a new user account.

• in windows vista, the restoration has been removed and icon of disk cleanup on the desktop and start menu

  in windows vista, how to restore the icon of disk deleted on desktop and start menu cleanup and files in 'all courses Accessories folder '.

  Hello

  Icons or shortcuts should be in this folder:

  C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start demarrer\programmes\accessoires\outils tools

  If they do not exist, just recreate them. Click on file/new/shortcut and the disk cleanup are a path to:

  %SystemRoot%\system32\cleanmgr.exe (32-bit systems)
  %SystemRoot%\SysWOW64\cleanmgr.exe (64-bit systems)

  You can copy this shortcut on your desktop or quicklaunch bar for easy access. Good luck, Rick Rogers, aka "Crazy" - Microsoft MVP http://mvp.support.microsoft.com Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

• It cannot open any programs they all have the same icon on the desktop and start programs... why?

  All of the icons on the desktop and on the start menu have the same icon and will not open... I have new sony computer with windows 7... I tried to move music to a file to burn a cd, he asked what program I should use to open them have all records have the same program and open the habit... I don't run a virus, malware, none of the infected files.

  Hello

  You did changes to the computer before the show?

  Method 1
  I suggest you try the steps from the following link:

  When you run an .exe on a Windows Vista-based or Windows 7 computer file, the file may start another program
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505

  Note: 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 the following article: back up the registry in Windows 7

  Method 2
  The issue could be due to the virus on the computer. I suggest you run virus scanner online by using the Microsoft safety scanner.

  Microsoft safety scanner
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Note: when you do an antivirus online, you will lose data that are affected by the virus. Microsoft is not responsible for the loss of this data.

• Vistas froze after installing music. How can I return to the desktop and start menu?

  I installed I Tunes and the computer froze. I either get a boot manager and repair cannor black screen or a blue screen with a message from recently installed warnng software is causing windows at startup of the ot and uninstall.  HPW can I take the Office of the screen so I can't enter the Panel, programs and features?  Help! Just to note, I uninstalled and re-instralled I Tunes twice because it was what information I uncovred to try.  But the screen does not move to the deskton screen and start menu. Any help would be appreciated!

  Hello

  Do a Safe Mode system restore to before the problem started.

  http://bertk.MVPs.org/html/restoresysv.html

  http://www.computer-answers.info/maintenance/Vista/How_to_Use_System_Restore.php

  How to access Safe Mode

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/how-to-start-Windows-in-safe-mode/#Vista

  See you soon.

• Icons on the desktop and start used menu opened directly unless I use 'open with' program HELP PLEASE!

  Hello I have a huge problem and need HELP! With all the shortcuts I have on my desktop and icons that I have in my menu it start seem to be a problem. It allows me to open any programs unless I choose a program to start with. Now, I open ALL my programs with the "Open with" menu and its really a lot of time. Also I am not able to start all of the office programs, that it says I need set associations but I checked control panel and I couldn't find that. I tried the FIXIT Windows program on other issues ive had in the past and I was wondering if maybe theres a fix for the problem im having. IM currently on vista Home premium. and I really hope theres someone out there who can help me!   Thank you for your time...

  Hello

  Try the system restore before it happened.

  How to make a Vista system restore
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html
  Its control panel - backup and restore center - left upper repair Windows

  SO which opens also to use the below to execute.

  Start - type in the search box-> rstrui.exe CONTROL the top - top - right click RUN AS ADMIN

  or use start - computer or Windows Explorer to navigate to

  C:\Windows\System32\rstrui.exe

  Top - right click RUN AS ADMIN

  =====================================

  To run a particular program until get them you all back to the normal fair use start - search and type in the
  program name or the name of the executable file - OR use start - computer or Windows Explorer to access to the
  program, and run it from there.

  Define your main program associations, and then you can edit any type of file to the correct program.

  How to set default Associations for a program under Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/83196-default-programs-program-default-associations.html

  How to associate a file Extension with a program Type in Vistahttp://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/69758-default-programs.html

  How to view and change an Extension of filename on Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/103171-file-name-extension.html

  How Unassociate a Type of Extension file in Vista and a utility to help
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/91920-unassociate-file-extention-type.html

  Restore the Type Associations by default Vista file extensions
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.html
  I hope this helps.
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• How to make all my desktop icons back they have dissappeared from my desktop and start menu

  my desktop icons have disappeared from my desktop and start menu, that I can't right click at all, I have no idea of what happens if someone could please help me that would be great

  Hi Rehman,

  ·         Did you change to the computer?

  ·         What is the antivirus installed on the computer program?

  ·         The start menu is empty?

  ·         Other user accounts have the same problem?

  Check to see if the following is useful.

  Method 1: You can run the Microsoft Safety Scanner to check the infection by the virus. Check out the following link to do so.

  Microsoft Safety Scanner - free online tool for PC health and safety

  Method 2: Check to see if this article helps you to the question of the desktop icons.

  Your desktop icons are missing in Windows XP

  Method 3: Log on to another user account and check for the issue. If you do not have another user account and then create a and look for the same thing.

• I have adobe photoshop elements 9. I changed Windows 8.1 for windows 10. Now it doesn't work. When I trty to reinstall the software, windows will uninstall it. I habe no icon on the desktop to start the program. For this purpose I can't use it. What I hav

  I have adobe photoshop elements 9. I changed Windows 8.1 for windows 10. Now it doesn't work. When I trty to reinstall the software, windows will uninstall it. I habe no icon on the desktop to start the program. For this purpose I can't use it. What should I do? Thanks for your help. Wolf-Eberhard

  Check your installed programs and so PES 9 is listed, uninstall it by using uninstall.

  Then clean by http://www.adobe.com/support/contact/cscleanertool.html

  Restart your computer, and then reinstall pse 9.

• Through white icon on the desktop and Windows Explorer.

  Hello
  

  A lot of my icons on the desktop and Windows Explorer is more appear a normal icon, instead, they show a white square.

  Here is a screenshot of my 3 hard disks with shortcuts on the desktop.

  http://i293.Photobucket.com/albums/m...blankicons.jpg
  

  I tried to solve the problem by doing a rebuild of the cache icon but that did not work.

  Anyone would be able to help me solve this problem?

  Thank you.

  Hello

  Have you used the utility changes or registry to remove the shortcut arrow overlay?

  First make sure the utility is uninstalled and the registry change is removed.

  Try this and check if that helps:

  1. right click on a box empty desktop and select Customize.

  2. click on adjust the resolution of the screen.

  3. in the drop-down color menu, select medium (16 bit).

  4. click on apply.

  5. when Windows you asked if you want to keep these settings, click No to restore your 32-bit color depth.

  6. restart your computer.

  See also the mentioned thread link below for workaround for this problem:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/6213e892-D4F8-4E77-b5d9-1ce048e8859b  

  Kind regards
  Amal-Microsoft Support.
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• Save the position of icons on the desktop and restore if necessary in windows 7

  How can I save the position of icons on the desktop and restore if necessary under windows 7 ultimate x 86

  You can save custom desktop icon position and restore it if necessary, using the Layout.dll of Microsoft shell extension. REF:Save and restore available to the icon on the desktop in Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7. Or try DesktopOK Freeware - save and restore the desktop icons.

  Ramesh Srinivasan . The Winhelponline Blog
  Microsoft MVP, Windows desktop experience

• To display the taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box

  To display the taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box, click on? in the context menu of the taskbar.

  Hello

  1 are. which option you referring?

  2. what you trying to accomplish?

  I suggest to check the following links and check if it helps.

  Taskbar of Windows: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/windows-taskbar

  The new taskbar of Windows 7: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/better-stronger-faster-the-windows-7-taskbar

  Hope this information is useful.

• How to change desktop and start menu for original icons icons

  original title: start menu and desktop icons

  I tried to view a file on a USB key and it changed all my icons, even those in my Start menu, how to fix?

  I had a computer tech look at my computer and he was able to fix it for me.

  But I would like to thank each of you for your helpful suggestions.

• Logon problems: there is no option to logon administrator, folders on the desktop and start button are missing.

  Original title: logon problems

  There is option to logon to the Administrator without on my computer. There is only the option "User". My admin p/word work but there is no etc folder on the desktop, no START button, bottom left. How can I solve this problem?

  Hello

  1. when the question is is produced?

  2. you remember of any change to your computer before the problem?

  Start your computer in safe mode and check if the files from office and the Start button appear.

  See also:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/318027

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• Icons from the desktop and menu start locked on logon / closing of internet explore

  Why the icons and the menu start locked on my desk with a log on and then when close internet explore in windows 7? I have to use ctrl alt delete to unlock items and then there are moments that just the start menu is locked and the desktop icons can be used. Some time back I had this problem on another pc and found an answer on the internet that has this problem but forget now how do. This is quite annoying, because I have not put this to block anything.

  Original title: locked Office

  Thanks problem has been solved has proved to be a bad mouse causing all the problems thank you once more