My desktop icons and toolbar and start programs disappeered after getting a virus.

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  Hi J.derrick,

  Please check the help below document:

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  Kind regards

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• all my desktop icons and the program are the same and the habit of open.why?

  I uninstalled a few programs.after that all changed my icons and open.how used I can solve this

  Hello

   
   
  Have you done any software or changes to the material on the computer before this problem?
  
   
  Method 1: First of all, I suggest you perform a virus scan on your computer online by visiting the following link:
  Microsoft Safety Scanner
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.
  Note: The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.
  
   
  Method 2: Run the following Fix - it and check.
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  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-us

   

  If the problem persists, then follow hide icon to rebuild the steps mentioned - below
  a. click Start, then Control Panel and write in the search folder optionsbox.
  b. now, click on Folder Options to open and select (dot) show hidden files and folders.
  c. open a Windows Explorer window.
  d. go on C:\Users\(User Name) \AppData\Local
  e. right click on IconCache.db , and click Remove.
  f. click Yes to confirm the deletion.
  NOTE: This removes 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 any IconCache.db isn't there or the size has not much 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.

   

   

  Method 3: If the methods above do not help, you can check if the link helps you solve the problem.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505

  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 the registry, see the link:
  Back up the registry
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/back-up-and-restore-frequently-asked-questions

   

   

   

   

   

• Desktop icons and directory programs are not running

  I received the following response to my question.  The problem I asked, however, prevented me from running even the first recommendation.

  Method 1: Run the fixit available in the links below and check if that makes a difference-Worth to try
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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505
   
  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 Microsoft Knowledge Base.
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  Hello

  1. what happens when you try to run the fixit?

  2. you try to run the fixit in Internet explore?

  Meet the old thread that it would create threads in double for the same question.

  Try running the fixit in method 2 and check whether the problem is resolved or not.

  Hope that helps.

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  Hi georgeholly,

  Disk Cleanup only removes temporary files, empty the Recycle Bin, and removes a variety of file system and other items that you no longer need.

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  For more information on what disk cleanup, see the following article:

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• Desktop icons and start bar missing

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  Wagonaire,

  Try to use the Startup Repair tool and perform a system restore to a date when your system was working properly:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-7

  I hope this helps!

  Cody C
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• All my desktop icons and start to changed to .lnk and are white dish after restart and Windows Update.

  I restarted the computer after the update from Windows and I cannot now access all programs using the icons. Internet Explorer can be accessed via the help and support and by clicking on one of the help of suggestions. Photoshop can be run from the program file, like others I tried then there is nothing wrong with the programs.

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  http://www.Winhelponline.com/blog/file-Asso-fixes-for-Windows-7/

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  Restore the .exe file association:
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